Jao Hand Refresher (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

JAO HAND REFRESHER (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Jao by Jao, Ltd.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

81%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ETHYL ALCOHOL 65% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, ALOE, GLYCERINE, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, PANTHENOL CARBOMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, PPG-20, METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, CHAMOMILE AND CALENDULA EXTRACTS, OILS OF LAVENDER, TEA TREE, EUCALYPTUS, GERANIUM, CLARY SAGE

Directions from packaging: Pump a small amount into your palm and rub hands briskly until dry.

Warnings from packaging: Flammable, Keep Away From Flame. Do not store above 110°F. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with water and consult a physician. Discontinue use if irritation or redness develops. Keep out of reach of children, except under adult supervision.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ETHANOL ETHYL ALCOHOL (Active Ingredient)	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
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE	3	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL OILS OF LAVENDER	2	87%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PPG-20	2	72%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE)	0	100%	none identified
METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER	0	100%	none identified
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM)	0	100%	none identified
CLARY SAGE	0	100%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS	0	100%	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT CALENDULA EXTRACTS	0	100%	none identified
CARBOMER	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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCERIN
Cancer - limited evidence		ETHANOL

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 moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PPG-20, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE

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
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		PPG-20

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		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), 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)
Associated with immunotoxicity		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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)		PPG-20, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), PANTHENOL
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN

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		CLARY SAGE, PPG-20, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, ETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		PPG-20, ETHANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		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		PPG-20, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
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		GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
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		PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM), CLARY SAGE, EUCALYPTUS, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) 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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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 high doses		ETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		PPG-20, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL