Exuviance Skin Caring Foundations, SPF 15 (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

EXUVIANCE SKIN CARING FOUNDATIONS, SPF 15 (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Exuviance by NeoStrata

SCORE

	health hazard
	sun hazard

80%

data gap

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40% of foundations have lower concerns
30% of sunscreen: makeups have lower concerns

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.

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

6	UVB hazard/exposure score
1	UVA hazard/exposure score
0	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.

Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (10.8%)

Note to manufacturers: We have assumed a typical particle size for the mineral(s) in your product based on typical industry use. We welcome specific data from manufacturers if actual particle size is different.

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), 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: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: TITANIUM DIOXIDE 7.0- 10.8%. OTHER INGREDIENTS: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, AQUA (WATER), GLUCONOLACTONE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, ISODODECANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ISOHEXADECANE, NYLON-12, GLYCERIN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYETHYLENE, CETYL DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, SILICA, SILK POWDER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL (VITAMIN E) LINOLEATE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, LECITHIN, C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATES, SOYETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE, QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE).

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
BUTYLPARABEN	6	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE	4	86%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE 7.0-10.8% (Active Ingredient)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ISOPROPYLPARABEN	3	84%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Active Ingredient)	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE TOCOPHERYL (VITAMIN E) LINOLEATE	2	93%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOHEXADECANE	0	94%	none identified
SOYAETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE SOYETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE	0	94%	none identified
GLUCONOLACTONE	1	93%	none identified
ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE	1	88%	none identified
SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE	1	88%	none identified
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	1	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
ISODODECANE	0	100%	none identified
CETYL DIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE	0	99%	none identified
NYLON-12	0	94%	none identified
SILK POWDER	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYETHYLENE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		BUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, GLUCONOLACTONE, PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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		POLYETHYLENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		LECITHIN, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE

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		POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		GLYCERIN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		ISOPROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ISOBUTYLPARABEN,
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN

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 system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, STEARIC ACID
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	SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SILICA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL

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		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), STEARIC ACID, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, GLUCONOLACTONE, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant		PROPYLENE CARBONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		MAGNESIUM STEARATE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, ISOPROPYLPARABEN
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOBUTYLPARABEN
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		SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SILK POWDER, SOYAETHYL MORPHOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, GLUCONOLACTONE, GLYCERIN, ISODODECANE, ISOHEXADECANE, NYLON-12, FRAGRANCE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, C9-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE

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		MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL
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)
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA