Lancaster Self Tan Body, Easy Bronze Milk Spray, SPF 6 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LANCASTER SELF TAN BODY, EASY BRONZE MILK SPRAY, SPF 6

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Lancaster by Lancaster Beauty

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

82%

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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, 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: Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (2%), Octinoxate (6.99%)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Alcohol Denat., Tri C12-13 Alkyl Citrate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, BHT, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Fruit (Shea Butter), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceteareth 25, Citric Acid, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg 15 Disulfate, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Fragrance

Directions from packaging: Ideally, exfoliate first and apply this sensual-touch, non-sticky, easy-on golden glow SPF 6 self tan body milk spray to clean, dry, moisturized skin. Wash hands after use.

Warnings from packaging: Warnings:For external use only. Keep out of eyes: rinse with water if contact occurs. Discontinue use if signs of irritation appear. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-25	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	6	65%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
DISODIUM ETHLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE DISODIUM ETHYLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIHYDROXYACETONE	2	73%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 1 ALCOHOL DENAT.	4	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
ACACIA SENEGAL GUM	3	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN	2	74%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
COFFEE EKISU COFFEA ARABICA (COFFEE) SEED EXTRACT	1	94%	none identified
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PENTYLENE GLYCOL	1	89%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE	1	75%	none identified
ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII FRUIT (SHEA BUTTER)	0	100%	none identified
DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE	0	100%	none identified
GALACTOARABINAN	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE	0	100%	none identified
TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE	0	100%	none identified
CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, BUTYLPARABEN,
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT

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		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 1

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		DISODIUM ETHLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, CETEARETH-25, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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		PENTYLENE GLYCOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CETEARETH-25, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
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, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity		AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, BHT

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, DIHYDROXYACETONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	CETEARETH-25
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, COFFEE EKISU, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, DISODIUM ETHLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, SD ALCOHOL 1
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	BHT
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		SD ALCOHOL 1
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		COFFEE EKISU, DISODIUM ETHLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GALACTOARABINAN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 1, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, DIHYDROXYACETONE

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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		PENTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		SQUALANE, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-25, BHT
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE 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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
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		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, SD ALCOHOL 1, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT, COFFEE EKISU, HYDROLYZED CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PONGAMIA PINNATA SEED EXTRACT, DISODIUM ETHLENE DICOCAMIDE PEG 15 DISULFATE
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		BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TRI-C12-13 ALKYL CITRATE, SQUALANE, SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, GALACTOARABINAN, FRAGRANCE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 \| BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

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		BHT,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT