Hawaiian Tropic Tan Amplifier, Carrot Oil Spray (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HAWAIIAN TROPIC TAN AMPLIFIER, CARROT OIL SPRAY (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Hawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

88%

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

Ingredients from packaging: MINERAL OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OII (SAFFLOWER), FRAGRANCE, ZEA MAYS OIL (CORN), BETA-CAROTENE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT (CARROT), ALOE (ALOE BARBADENSIS) EXTRACT, POLYBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, TARTARIC ACID, AMINO ACIDS: L-HISTIDINE, L-ARGININE, ISOCETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLPARABEN, YELLOW 11, RED 17, PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT (PLUMERIA), MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT (MANGO), PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT (GUAVA), CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT (PAPAYA), PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT (PASSION FRUIT), COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT (DASHEEN), ALEURITES MOLLUCANAS SEED EXTRACT (KUKUI NUT)

Directions from packaging: Apply generously and evenly to exposed skin. Reapply often.

Warnings from packaging: This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects tot the skin even if you do not burn. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse with water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep out of the reach of small children. Do not spray directly on face. Caution: Do not spray near flame or spark.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
D&C RED 17	2	70%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes
D&C YELLOW 11	0	75%	none identified
MINERAL OIL	4	73%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ARGININE	3	79%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BETA CAROTENE	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL ZEA MAYS OIL (CORN)	2	79%	Neurotoxicity
ISOCETYL ALCOHOL	0	94%	none identified
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TARTARIC ACID	1	87%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OII (SAFFLOWER)	1	84%	none identified
HISTIDINE	1	81%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT ALOE (ALOE BARBADENSIS) EXTRACT	1	73%	none identified
ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED EXTRACT ALEURITES MOLLUCANAS SEED EXTRACT (KUKUI NUT)	0	100%	none identified
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT (PAPAYA)	0	100%	none identified
COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT (DASHEEN)	0	100%	none identified
MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT (MANGO)	0	100%	none identified
PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT (PASSION FRUIT)	0	100%	none identified
PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT (PLUMERIA)	0	100%	none identified
PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT (GUAVA)	0	100%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, HISTIDINE, ARGININE
Cancer - limited evidence	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		D&C RED 17

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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		BETA CAROTENE, ARGININE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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 moderate doses		TARTARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		HISTIDINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		ARGININE
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		HISTIDINE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ARGININE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN

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		PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL

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		POLYBUTENE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		D&C RED 17

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYBUTENE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		HISTIDINE, MINERAL OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, D&C RED 17, TARTARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		ARGININE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYBUTENE
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		MINERAL OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYBUTENE

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)
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER 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		POLYBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PROPYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, TARTARIC ACID, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, ISOCETYL ALCOHOL, HISTIDINE, FRAGRANCE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED EXTRACT, ARGININE, BETA CAROTENE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT 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		MINERAL OIL

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		HISTIDINE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ARGININE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		D&C RED 17