PHYSICIANS FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR 100% NATURAL ORIGIN PRESSED POWDER, TRANSLUCENT MEDIUM ORGANICS
last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Physicians Formula by Physicians Formula Cosmetics
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Mica, Corn Starch - Zea Mays - Produced from Organic Farming, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Kaolin, Olive Fruit Oil - Olea Europaea - Produced from Organic Farming, Jojoba Seed Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis - Produced from Organic Farming, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cinnamic Acid, Tocopherol Acetate, Grape Seed Oil - Vitis Vinifera - Produced from Organic Farming, Soybean Oil - Glycine Soja - Produced from Organic Farming, Rice Hull Powder - Oryza Sativa, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Titanium Dioxide - May Contain, Iron Oxides - May Contain
Directions from packaging: May be worn alone or over makeup.Lightly brush powder over face and neck to even out complexion.For the most even application, be sure to tap excess powder from brush before applying.For best results on dry to very dry skin, apply moisturizer prior to using powder.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE - MAY CONTAIN | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE | 3 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| KAOLIN | 1 | 79% | Occupational hazards |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL SOYBEAN OIL - GLYCINE SOJA - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLIVE FRUIT OIL - OLEA EUROPAEA - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC) | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CINNAMIC ACID | 1 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA SEED OIL - SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH CORN STARCH - ZEA MAYS - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC) | 1 | 83% | Occupational hazards |
| BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM POWDER BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM POWDER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL POWDER RICE HULL POWDER - ORYZA SATIVA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL GRAPE SEED OIL - VITIS VINIFERA - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | KAOLIN |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | KAOLIN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | IRON OXIDES, MICA |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CINNAMIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CINNAMIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CINNAMIC ACID, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL POWDER, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM POWDER |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, MICA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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