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

HAWAIIAN TROPIC TAN AMPLIFIER, BRONZING SPRAY (2006 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

83%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE 20, CARAMEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CARBOMER, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, BENZOPHENONE-4, POLYBUTENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, AMINO ACIDS: L-HISTIDINE, L-ARGININE, TARTARIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL (BRAZIL NUT OIL), PHOSPHOLIPIDS, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E ACETATE), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), 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: Do not spray directly on face. Apply generously and evenly to exposed skin. Reapply often. Please wash hands after applying this product.

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 to 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.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
DMDM HYDANTOIN	9	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ARGININE	3	79%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
CARAMEL	1	92%	none identified
POLYBUTENE	1	92%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TARTARIC ACID	1	87%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
HISTIDINE	1	81%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL	1	72%	none identified
ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED EXTRACT ALEURITES MOLLUCANAS SEED EXTRACT (KUKUI NUT)	0	100%	none identified
BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA (BRAZILNUT) SEED OIL BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL (BRAZIL NUT OIL)	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
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	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
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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HISTIDINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CARAMEL, ARGININE
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, ARGININE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics		DMDM HYDANTOIN

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		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, HISTIDINE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		ARGININE

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, HISTIDINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ARGININE

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, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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, POLYSORBATE-20, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, TARTARIC ACID
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		ARGININE, GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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

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		POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYBUTENE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), DMDM HYDANTOIN

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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Pesticide inert of potential toxicological concern		POLYBUTENE
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, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TARTARIC ACID
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		CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, HISTIDINE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, CARAMEL, BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA (BRAZILNUT) SEED OIL, ARGININE, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED 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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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)
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		HISTIDINE, GLYCERIN, ARGININE