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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 |
Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS WATER AQUA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOL STEARATE, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT SUNFLOWER, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT MATRICARIA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE PARFUM
Directions from packaging: Pour onto moistened pouf, sponge, washcloth or hands. Work into lather and rinse. Avoid contact with eyes.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 86% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA EXTRACT MATRICARIA | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT SUNFLOWER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SOLUBLE COLLAGEN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED ELASTIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| WATER | 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA |
*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 moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA |
*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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN |
*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 | HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | DISODIUM EDTA, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
*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 system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
*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) | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCOL STEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
*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 |
*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 | SODIUM CHLORIDE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID, GLYCOL STEARATE |
*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 | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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 | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, SOLUBLE COLLAGEN, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE, HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID |
*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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID |
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