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FRESH REPAIR & RESTORE FACE BALM (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Fresh by Fresh

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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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: WATER (AQUA), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, GLYCERIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, STEARETH-21, KNIPHOFIA UVARIA NECTAR, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM PROTEIN, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) ROOT EXTRACT, IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS FLOWER WAX, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT, GLUCOSE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, CAMELLIA KISSI SEED OIL, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACK CURRANT) SEED OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM, STEARETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, NYLON 12, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURETH 7, SODIUM CARBOMER, POLYSORBATE 20, SORBITOL, SODIUM METABISULFATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, METHYLPARABEN, CHLORPHENESIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, PROPYL GALLATE

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
BUTYLPARABEN679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
ETHYLPARABEN580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN499%Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL474%Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE473%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYL GALLATE465%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-73100%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER375%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CITRIC ACID372%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYACRYLAMIDE371%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA281%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CHLORPHENESIN272%Violations, restrictions & warnings
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN193%none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE090%Enhanced skin absorption
PENTYLENE GLYCOL189%none identified
STEARETH-21189%none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
188%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%none identified
SORBITOL188%none identified
STEARETH-2188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL187%none identified
CALCIUM GLUCONATE186%none identified
CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM
CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM
185%none identified
POLYSORBATE-20184%none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT
BIXA ORELLANA SEED EXTRACT
183%none identified
GLUCOSE182%none identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE182%none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT
180%Enhanced skin absorption
ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX
ORMENIS MULTICAULIS FLOWER WAX
180%Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT0100%none identified
CAMELLIA KISSI SEED OIL0100%none identified
HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA (ROSELLE) FLOWER EXTRACT
HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA FLOWER EXTRACT
0100%none identified
KNIPHOFIA UVARIA NECTAR0100%none identified
LAURYL METHACRYLATE/ GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) ROOT EXTRACT0100%none identified
ORRIS EXTRACT
IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT
0100%none identified
PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUTAN) ROOT EXTRACT
PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT
0100%none identified
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE0100%none identified
SODIUM CARBOMER0100%none identified
SODIUM METABISULFATE0100%none identified
WHEAT GERM PROTEIN0100%none identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
094%none identified
NYLON-12094%none identified
RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL094%none identified
WATER00%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   STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses   CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - limited evidence   RETINYL PALMITATE

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   PROPYL GALLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE,
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

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   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics   CHLORPHENESIN

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   BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PROPYL GALLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, METHYLPARABEN, GLUCOSE, CHLORPHENESIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
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   BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN, 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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant   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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL

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)   ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, SORBITOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE-20, GLUCOSE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL
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 STEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   CALCIUM GLUCONATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses   GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of eye toxicity products for use around the eyes TETRASODIUM EDTA
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)
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   BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYACRYLAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE

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   POLYACRYLAMIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
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 high doses   PROPYL GALLATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   POLYSORBATE-20, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, BUTYLPARABEN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   METHYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARYL ALCOHOL
Classified as skin irritant   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant   PHENOXYETHANOL

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   STEARETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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, STEARETH-2
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   POLYACRYLAMIDE
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   PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   STEARETH-21
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) FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, WHEAT GERM PROTEIN, SORBITOL, SODIUM METABISULFATE, SODIUM CARBOMER, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUTAN) ROOT EXTRACT, ORRIS EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) ROOT EXTRACT, NYLON-12, LAURYL METHACRYLATE/ GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURETH-7, KNIPHOFIA UVARIA NECTAR, HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA (ROSELLE) FLOWER EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, CAMELLIA KISSI SEED OIL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER 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 low doses   PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PROPYL GALLATE

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   METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   POLYACRYLAMIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CITRIC ACID, GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN

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