Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Matte Finishing Veil, Translucent Organics || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PHYSICIANS FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR 100% NATURAL ORIGIN MATTE FINISHING VEIL, TRANSLUCENT ORGANICS

last updated: 04/01/08 brand: Physicians Formula by Physicians Formula Cosmetics

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

81%

data gap

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14% of facial powders have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Carbonate, Kaolin, Rice Hull Powder - Oryza Sativa, Glyceryl Caprylate, Safflower Seed Oil - Carthamus Tinctorius, Glycerin, Soybean Oil - Glycine Soja - Produced from Organic Farming, Olive Fruit Oil - Olea Europaea - Produced from Organic Farming, Jojoba Seed Oil - Simmondsia Chinensis - Produced from Organic Farming, Cinnamic Acid, Grapefruit Fruit Extract - Citrus Grandis, Sodium Levulinate, Tocopherol, Water, Iron Oxides - May Contain, Titanium Dioxide - May Contain

Directions from packaging: May be worn alone for the most natural look or over makeup.Invert jar and tap to allow powder to begin flowing through brush.Remove cap and lightly brush on powder over face and neck to mattify skin for a smooth, even finish.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
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
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
KAOLIN	1	79%	Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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)
CALCIUM CARBONATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA SEED OIL - SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC)	1	87%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL SAFFLOWER SEED OIL - CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS	1	84%	none identified
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH CORN STARCH - ZEA MAYS - PRODUCED FROM FARMING (ORGANIC)	1	83%	Occupational hazards
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT OIL GRAPEFRUIT FRUIT EXTRACT - CITRUS GRANDIS	0	100%	none identified
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL POWDER RICE HULL POWDER - ORYZA SATIVA	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM LEVULINATE	0	94%	none identified
WATER	0	0%	innocuous

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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
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		TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN

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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN
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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption 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 endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN

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 immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA

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 broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CALCIUM CARBONATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		CINNAMIC ACID
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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CALCIUM CARBONATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN

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, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
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		TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CINNAMIC ACID, SODIUM LEVULINATE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) HULL POWDER
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		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE

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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
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		CALCIUM CARBONATE

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		GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL