Jason Natural Cosmetics Orjene: CoQ10 Olive Vitale Age Recovery Night Treatment || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

JASON NATURAL COSMETICS ORJENE: COQ10 OLIVE VITALE AGE RECOVERY NIGHT TREATMENT

last updated: 01/01/09 brand: Jason Natural Cosmetics by Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

81%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but is not in compliance because of their use of one or more ingredients prohibited or restricted under 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: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Aqua (Purified Water), Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (1), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (1), Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (1), Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (1), Ubiquinone, Honey (1), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Squalane, Sclerotium Gum, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Biotin (Vitamin H), Lecithin, Superoxide Dismutase, Lycopene, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive)Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum) (1) Certified Organic

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BENZYL ALCOHOL	6	64%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT	4	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
LYCOPENE	2	89%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ALPHA LIPOIC ACID	2	84%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BIOTIN	2	82%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
NIACINAMIDE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE	1	95%	none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POTASSIUM SORBATE	1	85%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL (ORGANIC)	1	84%	none identified
UBIQUINONE	1	84%	none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SCLEROTIUM GUM	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	0	99%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL (ORGANIC)	0	94%	none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL	0	94%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER (ORGANIC)	0	94%	none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE	0	93%	none identified
HONEY	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)
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
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, LYCOPENE, GLYCERIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID

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		BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		UBIQUINONE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		BIOTIN, RETINYL PALMITATE

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		SODIUM BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LECITHIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE

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		UBIQUINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM BENZOATE, LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BIOTIN, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		BENZYL ALCOHOL

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
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		NIACINAMIDE

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 human case studies show possible allergenic effects		BENZYL ALCOHOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BENZYL ALCOHOL
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	CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID, 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	CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LYCOPENE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, UBIQUINONE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BENZOATE, BIOTIN
One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses		NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BIOTIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, LECITHIN, LYCOPENE

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL

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, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID, SQUALANE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL

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		SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
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		STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SCLEROTIUM GUM, SQUALANE, SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, UBIQUINONE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
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		BIOTIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, LYCOPENE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALPHA LIPOIC 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
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		UBIQUINONE, LYCOPENE, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NIACINAMIDE