Donate Skin Deep

PCA SKIN ANTI-AGING STARTER KIT (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: PCA Skin by Physician's Choice of Arizona, Inc.

Sunscreens: What's Safe & What Works

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

6UVB hazard/exposure score
6UVA hazard/exposure score
4sunscreen 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.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ( 6.7? %) 
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) ( 4.1? %) 
OCTISALATE ( 4.5? %) 
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) ( 2.5? %) 

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:
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: 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.

 

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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
METHYL CELLOSOLVE
METHYL GLYCOL
962%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
(Active Ingredient)
955%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-2 CASTOR OIL672%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
(Active Ingredient)
665%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE469%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COCAMIDE DEA661%Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TRIETHANOLAMINE658%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA570%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
LACTIC ACID470%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
VITAMIN A570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS
CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS
4100%Miscellaneous
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE488%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
OCTISALATE
OCTYL SALICYLATE
(Active Ingredient)
368%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX382%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources
EDTA378%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL
CANANAGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL
375%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID272%Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE2100%Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PETROLATUM
(USP)
294%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
TOCOPHEROL287%Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CYCLOMETHICONE283%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CASTOR OIL280%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE275%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE)
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID274%Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)
(Active Ingredient)
273%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE)
SODIUM PCA271%Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) EXTRACT
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT) EXTRACT
1100%Multiple, additive exposure sources
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)197%none identified
FULLERENE (C60 HYDROXIDE)196%Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT194%Multiple, additive exposure sources
CETEARYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
OCTYL PALMITATE
192%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROLINE192%none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)191%none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) CONCENTRATED190%none identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL190%none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
188%none identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL188%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITOL188%none identified
SQUALENE188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
JOJOBA OIL
187%none identified
SERUM ALBUMIN
SERUM PROTEIN (EGF)
185%none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL184%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLUTATHIONE183%none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE183%none identified
BISABOLOL180%Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE180%none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
175%none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL
172%none identified
BALM MINT ESSENTIAL OIL
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (BALM MINT LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL
0100%none identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA OLIFERIA (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
0100%none identified
CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ALEXANDRIAN SENNA) EXTRACT
CASSIA BETAGLYCAN EXTRACT
0100%none identified
CERAMIDE0100%none identified
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
CETEARYL POLYGLUCOSE
0100%none identified
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) EXTRACT
0100%none identified
CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO (TANGERINE) ESSENTIAL OIL
CITRUS RETICULATA (TANGERINE LEAF) ESSENTIAL OIL
0100%none identified
COCAMIDE BETAINE0100%none identified
EGCG EXTRACT
EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATE (EGCG)
0100%none identified
GLUCURONIC ACID
GLUCORONIC ACID
0100%none identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT0100%none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL B-CYCLODEXTRIN
HYDROXYPROPYL BETA-CYCLODEXTRIN
0100%none identified
PHENYL-N-BUTYL NITRONE
ALPHA PHENYL-T-BUTYL NITRONE
0100%none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS0100%none identified
SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%none identified
SPHINGOLIPIDS0100%none identified
TEA CARBOMER0100%none identified
CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT0100%none identified
ROSA RUBIGINOSA SEED OIL
ROSA RUBIGINOSA (ROSE HIP) SEED OIL
0100%none identified
MILK CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
MILK CAPRILIC TRIGLYCERIDES
0100%none identified
PHYTO-ALEXIN-C0100%none identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE099%none identified
ALLANTOIN094%none identified
HYALURONIC ACID094%none identified
RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL
BLACK CURRANT OIL
094%none identified
XANTHAN GUM094%none identified
CARBOMER093%none identified
HONEY00%innocuous
SODIUM CHLORIDE00%innocuous
WATER
(DEIONIZED)
00%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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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   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

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling   METHYL CELLOSOLVE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown   UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS

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   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

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   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

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)
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

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)
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   TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CASTOR OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF 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   TOCOPHEROL, VITAMIN A, PEG-100 STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SQUALENE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, METHYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, EDTA, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CASTOR OIL, CARBOMER, BISABOLOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   FULLERENE (C60 HYDROXIDE), PHYTO-ALEXIN-C, MILK CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, ROSA RUBIGINOSA SEED OIL, CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, UNSPECIFIED ESSENTIAL OILS, TEA CARBOMER, SPHINGOLIPIDS, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SERUM ALBUMIN, SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) ESSENTIAL OIL, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, PROLINE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PHENYL-N-BUTYL NITRONE, PETROLATUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OCTISALATE, METHYL CELLOSOLVE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL B-CYCLODEXTRIN, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), GLYCERIN, GLUTATHIONE, GLUCURONIC ACID, EGCG EXTRACT, COCAMIDE BETAINE, CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO (TANGERINE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CHLOROPHYLLIN-COPPER COMPLEX, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CERAMIDE, CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ALEXANDRIAN SENNA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BALM MINT ESSENTIAL OIL, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) CONCENTRATED, ALLANTOIN

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)
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

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.   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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