Aquolina Bath & Body Shower Gel Scrub, Wild Strawberry || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AQUOLINA BATH & BODY SHOWER GEL SCRUB, WILD STRAWBERRY

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Aquolina by Selectiva, Italy

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

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83% of body wash/cleansers have lower concerns
76% of exfoliant/scrubs have lower concerns

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamide MEA, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum (Fragrance) (Fragrance), 4 Methylbenzylidene Camphor, Laureth 3, Methoxy PEG/PPG-7/3 Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Bis PEG 18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Sodium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Denatonium Benzoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red 33 (CI 17200), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Red 4 (CI 14700), Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone

Warnings from packaging: Warnings:For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

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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)
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR (Active Ingredient)	7	67%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation
METHOXY PEG/ PPG-7/ 3 AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (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)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
BENZYL BENZOATE	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
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)
D&C RED 33 RED 33 (CI 17200)	4	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
FD&C RED 4 RED 4 (CI 14700)	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE	4	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAURETH-3	3	95%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	3	75%	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
DENATONIUM BENZOATE	1	90%	none identified
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	1	89%	none identified
HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL	0	100%	none identified
AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
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)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM CHLORIDE, LAURETH-3, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C RED 4

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		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

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		BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, METHOXY PEG/ PPG-7/ 3 AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDE MEA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	D&C RED 33
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	FD&C RED 4
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any		4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

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 low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		HEXYL CINNAMAL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		DENATONIUM BENZOATE
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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		BENZYL BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

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)
Possible human immune system toxicant		HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES

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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR, HEXYL CINNAMAL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, METHOXY PEG/ PPG-7/ 3 AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE
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 broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
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, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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

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		BENZYL BENZOATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		HEXYL CINNAMAL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as irritant		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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		AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL
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 EDTA, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		STYRENE/ ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
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
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BIS-PEG-18 METHYL ETHER DIMETHYL SILANE, METHOXY PEG/ PPG-7/ 3 AMINOPROPYL DIMETHICONE, LAURETH-3, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR

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 BENZOATE

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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR