Lola Cosmetics Lip Cream Lipstick, Sweet Love (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LOLA COSMETICS LIP CREAM LIPSTICK, SWEET LOVE (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Lola Cosmetics by Victoria Jackson Cosmetics

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

84%

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 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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: LANOLIN OIL, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, OZOKERITE, CETYL PALMITATE, LANOLIN WAX, MYRISTYL LACTATE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX (CANDELILLA), MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX (CARNAUBA), BHT, VEGETABLE OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, MAY CONTAIN: MICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, CI 77499, RED 6 LAKE, RED 7 LAKE, RED 27 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, CARMINE

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 27 LAKE (May Contain)	3	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE 1 LAKE (May Contain)	4	91%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
MYRISTYL LACTATE	4	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
D&C RED 7 LAKE (May Contain)	4	73%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity
LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
ISOPROPYL LANOLATE	3	84%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
MICA (May Contain)	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CI 77499 (May Contain)	3	74%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
IRON OXIDES (May Contain)	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE (May Contain)	2	70%	none identified
CARMINE (May Contain)	0	94%	none identified
MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA)	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL PALMITATE	1	92%	none identified
OZOKERITE	1	91%	none identified
OCTYLDODECANOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VEGETABLE OIL	1	83%	Occupational hazards
D&C RED 6 LAKE (May Contain)	1	76%	none identified
EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX EUPHORBIA CERIFERA WAX (CANDELILLA)	0	93%	none identified
COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX COPERNICIA CERIFERA WAX (CARNAUBA)	0	93%	none identified
LANOLIN OIL	0	93%	none identified
LANOLIN WAX	0	93%	none identified

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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, PROPYLPARABEN, BHT
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		MYRISTYL LACTATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CI 77499

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 any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, D&C RED 27 LAKE

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 - any		D&C RED 6 LAKE, D&C RED 7 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, MYRISTYL LACTATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		MYRISTYL LACTATE

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		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BHT
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		D&C RED 7 LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 27 LAKE

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE

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 animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, 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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CI 77499, IRON OXIDES, MICA

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)		FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE
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	OZOKERITE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VEGETABLE OIL, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		CI 77499, MICA, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), OZOKERITE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, CETYL PALMITATE, BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OCTYLDODECANOL

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)
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		PROPYLPARABEN, OCTYLDODECANOL, OZOKERITE, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (CERA MICROCRISTALLINA), LANOLIN OIL, LANOLIN WAX, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, CETYL PALMITATE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CI 77499, VEGETABLE OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		CI 77499, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), VEGETABLE OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT, MICA

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		BHT
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CI 77499
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)