Fa Moisture Rich Body Wash, Refreshing Aqua || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

FA MOISTURE RICH BODY WASH, REFRESHING AQUA

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Fa by Henkel KGaA

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

71%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCO GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, SEA SALT, PANTHENOL (PRO VITAMIN B5), LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, COCAMIDE MEA, LAURETH 10, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FD&C BLUE 1.

Directions from packaging: Daily Shower Use: Squeeze Fa on your body, wet washcloth, or your hand. Work in rich, refreshing lather. Rinse thoroughly.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LACTIC ACID	5	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COCAMIDE MEA	2	75%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LACTATE	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-10	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7	2	93%	Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERYL OLEATE	1	90%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COCO-GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
SEA SALT	0	0%	innocuous
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SEA SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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 low doses		SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM LACTATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LACTIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE MEA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LACTIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		LACTIC ACID, SODIUM LACTATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s)		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID

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 high doses		SODIUM LACTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SEA SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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, SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		SODIUM LACTATE

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITOL
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	PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LACTATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL
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	GLYCERYL OLEATE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		SEA SALT, GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, LACTIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BENZOATE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources 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)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		SORBITOL, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SEA SALT, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, LACTIC ACID, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCOL DISTEARATE, PANTHENOL

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 high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, LACTIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, PANTHENOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LAURETH-10
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		DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SORBITOL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, CITRIC ACID

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
No workplace limits set		LACTIC ACID

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		SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL