Life-Flo Health Care Progestacare, Men's Formula (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LIFE-FLO HEALTH CARE PROGESTACARE, MEN'S FORMULA (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Life-Flo Health Care by Life-Flo Group, The

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

84%

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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: KEY INGREDIENTS: NATURAL PROGESTERONE USP, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT, SAW PALMETTO, DAMIANA, MSM AND GINSENG. INGREDIENTS: DISTILLED WATER, ALOE VERA GEL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, NATURAL PROGESTERONE USP (MICRONIZED), EVENING PRIMROSE (OENOTHERA BIENNIS) OIL, VITAMIN E ACETATE, SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT, MSM (METHYL SULFONYL METHANE), ISOSTEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DAMIANA EXTRACT, SIBERIAN GINSENG, CHAMOMILE, SHEA BUTTER, LECITHIN, GLYCERINE, ALLANTOIN, SELENIUM, ZINC, SORBIC ACID, GRAPE SEED EXTRACT AND ANNATTO SEED EXTRACT.

Directions from packaging: Apply one full press of the pump once a day as needed. Rotate application each time between face, hands, chest, inner arms and thighs. Use once a day for a maximum of 25 consecutive days. Resume after a five-day break.

Warnings from packaging: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a health care professional before using this or any product during pregancy of if you have a serious medical condition.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SELENIUM	10	55%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ZINC	6	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROGESTERONE	6	67%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE VITAMIN E ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
SORBIC ACID	3	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
ISOSTEARIC ACID	0	93%	none identified
DIMETHYL SULFONE MSM	1	88%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT	1	83%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	none identified
ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS (SIBERIAN GINSENG)	0	100%	none identified
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG)	0	100%	none identified
SERENOA REPENS (SAW PALMETTO)	0	100%	none identified
SERENOA REPENS (SAW PALMETTO) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
TURNERA DIFFUSA LEAF EXTRACT DAMIANA	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL EVENING PRIMROSE (OENOTHERA BIENNIS) OIL	0	94%	none identified
WATER (DISTILLED)	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)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, SORBIC ACID, GLYCERIN
Cancer - limited evidence		ZINC
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SELENIUM
Possible human carcinogen		PROGESTERONE

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		DIMETHYL SULFONE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ZINC
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SELENIUM
Possible human developmental toxicant		PROGESTERONE

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		LECITHIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Restricted in EU cosmetics (mandatory manufacturing or structural specifications)		SELENIUM
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		SELENIUM, SELENIUM

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, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		PROGESTERONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SELENIUM

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, GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses		PROGESTERONE

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 toxicity		SELENIUM
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ZINC, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBIC ACID

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		SELENIUM

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)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		PROGESTERONE, GLYCERIN
Known human skin toxicant		ZINC
Known human respiratory toxicant		SELENIUM

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, SORBIC ACID, PROGESTERONE, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, LECITHIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC, SELENIUM

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 very low doses		SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLYCERIN, SELENIUM, ZINC

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		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ISOSTEARIC ACID
Insufficient data to determine safety		SELENIUM, ZINC
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOSTEARIC ACID
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		SORBIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TURNERA DIFFUSA LEAF EXTRACT, BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, ZINC, SERENOA REPENS (SAW PALMETTO) EXTRACT, SERENOA REPENS (SAW PALMETTO), SELENIUM, PROGESTERONE, ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS (SIBERIAN GINSENG), GLYCERIN, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG), ALLANTOIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIMETHYL SULFONE

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 very low doses		SELENIUM,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		ZINC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROGESTERONE