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92% of anti-agings have lower concerns
94% of around-eye creams have lower concerns
95% of facial cleansers have lower concerns
93% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns
94% of hand creams have lower concerns
98% of sunscreen: moisturizers have lower concerns
98% of toners/astringents have lower concerns




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| 6 | UVB hazard/exposure score |
| 6 | UVA hazard/exposure score |
| 4 | sunscreen instability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ( 6.7? %)  |
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| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 4.1? %)  |
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| OCTISALATE ( 4.5? %)  |
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) ( 2.5? %)  |
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We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.
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: | |
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![]() | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
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![]() | Other 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: PHAZE 1 FACIAL WASH FOR NORMAL SKIN: DI WATER, ALOE VERA CONCENTRATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, COCAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDE BETAINE, SODIUM HYDROXY METHYL GLYCINATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ALLANTOIN, LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS (PH ADJUSTERS). PHAZE 25 EXLINEA: DISTILLED WATER (AQUA), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3 (ARGIRELINE), CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN, SORBITOL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SPHINGOLIPIDS, MEL (HONEY) EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN, CERAMIDES, METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM), XANTHAN GUM, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG), ROSA RUBIGINOSA (ROSE HIP) SEED OIL, TOCOTRIENOLS (VITAMIN E), TOCOPHEROL (VITAMIN E), SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGYCINATE PHAZE 15+ C-QUENCH: DISTILLED WATER, WITCH HAZEL, PHYTO-ALEXIN-C, CASSIA BETAGLYCAN EXTRACT, L-SODIUM PCA, L-PROLINE, CASTOR OIL METHYL GLYCOL, SQUALENE, HYALURONIC ACID, BLACK CURRANT OIL, CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS, L-GLUTATHIONE. PHAZE 24 REJUVENATING SERUM: DI WATER (AQUA), ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, SERUM PROTEIN (EGF), INVITROLON, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, PEG-2 CASTOR OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SQUALENE, GLUCORONIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, BISABOLOL, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, CAMELLIA OLIFERIA (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALPHA PHENYL-T-BUTYL NITRONE, C 60 HYDROXIDE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT) EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CANANAGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. PHAZE 6+ HYDRATOR PLUS SPF 15: MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BENZOPHENONE-3, OCTYL SALICYLATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL). ALSO CONTAINS WATER, ALOE VERA GEL, STEARIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, TEA-CARBOMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, DIMETHICONE, LACTIC AND CITRIC ACIDS (PH ADJUSTERS), MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE (VITAMIN C), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E ACETATE), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SODIUM PCA, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN. PHAZE 11+ APRES PEEL BALM WITH PROGESTERONE (W/O HYDROCORTISONE): DISTILLED WATER, OLIVE OIL, MILK CAPRILIC TRIGLYCERIDES, MILK CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDES, MILK CAPRYLATE, MILK CAPRATE, SUNFLOWER/SAFFLOWER SEED OILS, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CASTOR OIL, WHEAT GERM OIL, CETEARYL POLYGLUCOSE, PROGESTERONE (BOTANICAL SOURCE), BETA-FRUCTAN, BETA-GLUCOSAMINE, LEMON EXTRACTS, APRICOT EXTRACTS. PHAZE 12 EYE WRINKLE CREAM: ALOE VERA SOLUTION, PETROLATUM USP, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COLLAGEN (NATIVE), GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE SE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CASTOR OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, OCTYL PALMITATE, CARBOMER 940, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN E, JOJOBA OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, NAPC POLYSORBATE 60, ALLANTOIN, LACTIC AND CITRIC ACID (PH ADJUSTERS), IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, EDTA.
Directions from packaging: pHaze 1 Facial Wash for Normal Skin: Apply a small amount to damp skin with fingertips and massage into a creamy lather. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. pHaze 25 ExLinea: After cleansing and toning, lightly pat around the eyes, mouth and forehead. Follow with PCA Skin treatment serums then sunscreen moisturizer in the daytime and nourishing moisturizer in the evening. pHaze 15+ C-Quench: Shake well. Apply a small amount on the fingertips and pat gently into the skin. Appropriate for use during day or night. Also excellent as a nighttime hand treatment. pHaze 24 Rejuvenating Serum: Apply twice daily for optimal results, For topical use only. pHaze 6+ Hydrator Plus SPF 15: Apply to facial area and allow to absorb 20 minutes prior to daytime exposure. Reapply after 2 hours and repeat ever 2 hours as needed. Apply makeup as usual. If product comes in contact with eyes, flush with water. pHaze 11+ Apres Peel Balm with Progesterone (w/o hydrocortisone: Use day or night after cleansing and toning, apply a small amount and allow to penetrate. Follow with appropriate sunblock hydrator during the day. pHaze 12 Eye Wrinkle Cream: Blend a small amount of cream on the fingertips and pat lightly around the eyes or any area where an emollient is desired. Use sparingly, this cream may be applied over or under your day or night moisturizer.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYL CELLOSOLVE METHYL GLYCOL | 9 | 62% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient) | 9 | 55% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-2 CASTOR OIL | 6 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| COCAMIDE DEA | 6 | 61% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| LACTIC ACID | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| VITAMIN A | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| OCTISALATE OCTYL SALICYLATE (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX | 3 | 82% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| EDTA | 3 | 78% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL CANANAGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL | 3 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE | 2 | 100% | Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| PETROLATUM (USP) | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE | 2 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) EXTRACT MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | none identified |
| FULLERENE (C60 HYDROXIDE) | 1 | 96% | Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE OCTYL PALMITATE | 1 | 92% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PROLINE | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) CONCENTRATED | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SQUALENE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| SERUM ALBUMIN SERUM PROTEIN (EGF) | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLUTATHIONE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| BISABOLOL | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE | 1 | 80% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| BALM MINT ESSENTIAL OIL MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLIFERIA (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ALEXANDRIAN SENNA) EXTRACT CASSIA BETAGLYCAN EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CERAMIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE CETEARYL POLYGLUCOSE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO (TANGERINE) ESSENTIAL OIL CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COCAMIDE BETAINE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EGCG EXTRACT EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLUCURONIC ACID GLUCORONIC ACID | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYL B-CYCLODEXTRIN HYDROXYPROPYL BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHENYL-N-BUTYL NITRONE ALPHA PHENYL-T-BUTYL NITRONE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SPHINGOLIPIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TEA CARBOMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA RUBIGINOSA SEED OIL ROSA RUBIGINOSA (ROSE HIP) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MILK CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE MILK CAPRILIC TRIGLYCERIDES | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHYTO-ALEXIN-C | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HYALURONIC ACID | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL BLACK CURRANT OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| HONEY | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| WATER (DEIONIZED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SORBITOL, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROLINE, METHYLPARABEN, METHYL CELLOSOLVE, GLYCERIN, GLUTATHIONE, EDTA, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | FULLERENE (C60 HYDROXIDE), AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, COCAMIDE DEA | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, SERUM ALBUMIN, GLUTATHIONE, EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, | |
| 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 moderate doses | CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | VITAMIN A | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) CONCENTRATED | |
| 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 | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | METHYL CELLOSOLVE |
*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 | PEG-2 CASTOR OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM PCA, LACTIC ACID, COCAMIDE DEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | VITAMIN A | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTISALATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYL CELLOSOLVE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYL CELLOSOLVE, METHYLPARABEN, METHYL CELLOSOLVE |
*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 | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, PEG-2 CASTOR OIL, VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | EDTA, BISABOLOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | METHYL CELLOSOLVE |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN, BISABOLOL | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-2 CASTOR OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDE DEA |
*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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM, EDTA | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX |
*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 | SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, PETROLATUM | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SERUM ALBUMIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BISABOLOL, COCAMIDE DEA, SORBITOL, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, GLUTATHIONE | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SQUALENE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OCTISALATE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | VITAMIN A, PEG-2 CASTOR OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at low doses | METHYL CELLOSOLVE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | EDTA | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | METHYL CELLOSOLVE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS |
*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 | PEG-2 CASTOR OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROLINE, PETROLATUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDE DEA, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, CASTOR OIL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) EXTRACT |
*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 | CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PETROLATUM, EDTA | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, VITAMIN A, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYL CELLOSOLVE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, BISABOLOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, EDTA |
*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.
*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) |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | METHYL CELLOSOLVE |
*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. | VITAMIN A, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| 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, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, GLUTATHIONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show any changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | FULLERENE (C60 HYDROXIDE) |
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