Lavera sunless tanning lotion || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LAVERA SUNLESS TANNING LOTION

last updated: 07/07/09 brand: Lavera by Lavera

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but has not met minimum requirements.

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 (Aqua); Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil; Alcohol; Glycerin; Dihydroxyaceton; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Glyceryl Stearate Citrate; Cetearyl Alcohol; Myristyl Alcohol; Erythrulose; Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) seed oil; Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil ; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Tocopheryl Acetate; Xanthan Gum; Rosa Damascena Flower Water; Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water; Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract; Tocopherol;Ascorbyl Palmitate; Ascorbic Acid; Fragrance (Parfum);Citral; Coumarin; Eugenol; Geraniol; Citronellol; Limonene; Linalool; natural essential oils;

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
EUGENOL	7	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRAL	6	57%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ETHANOL ALCOHOL	5	74%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
DIHYDROXYACETONE	5	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources
CITRONELLOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS	4	100%	Miscellaneous
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL	1	88%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	1	87%	none identified
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE	1	75%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ERYTHRULOSE	0	100%	none identified
ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WATER ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER WATER	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER	0	100%	none identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	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		MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, GERANIOL, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - limited evidence		ETHANOL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		EUGENOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LIMONENE, COUMARIN

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		COUMARIN, CITRAL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ETHANOL

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 - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CITRONELLOL, EUGENOL, GERANIOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		COUMARIN, LIMONENE, CITRAL, LINALOOL
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	DIHYDROXYACETONE

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, CITRAL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LINALOOL, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		EUGENOL

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL
Known human immune system toxicant		EUGENOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRAL

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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, LIMONENE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL,
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	MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRAL
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	LINALOOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL, EUGENOL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRONELLOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN

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		ETHANOL, LIMONENE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
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		XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, ETHANOL, LIMONENE, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		ETHANOL, 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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		MYRISTYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ETHANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		LIMONENE

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE, CITRAL

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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHEROL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XANTHAN GUM, UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WATER, LINALOOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, ETHANOL, ERYTHRULOSE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, CITRAL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF 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 high doses		ETHANOL

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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRAL, ETHANOL