Jonathan Product Create Root Volume Brushable Lifting Spray || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

JONATHAN PRODUCT CREATE ROOT VOLUME BRUSHABLE LIFTING SPRAY

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Jonathan Product by Jonathan Product, LLC

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

85%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
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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, 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: INGREDIENTS: 8 OZ: SD ALCOHOL 40-B, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER, OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLATES/BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, PANTHENOL, PHYTANTRIOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) WATER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT, EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT, TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (HAWAIIAN WHITE GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARYLDIMONIUMHYDROXYPROPYL LAURYLGLUCOSIDES CHLORIDE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE, DIMETHYL STEARAMINE, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, LACTAMIDE MEA, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN.

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ingredients

	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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient)	6	65%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, 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
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SD ALCOHOL 40B	4	81%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, 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
PHYTANTRIOL	3	88%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER	3	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
DIMETHYL STEARAMINE	2	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LACTAMIDE MEA	1	91%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS)	0	100%	none identified
LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE	0	100%	none identified
NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ ACRYLATES/ BUTYLAMINOETHYL/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER) HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (HAWAIIAN WHITE GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
STEARYLDIMONIUMHYDROXYPROPYL LAURYLGLUCOSIDES CHLORIDE	0	100%	none identified
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT	0	94%	none identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	none identified
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)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, LACTAMIDE MEA, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40B

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		ETHYLPARABEN
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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40B
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN

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		BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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 - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Formulator must neutralize free carboxyl group to ensure safety		BUTYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40B
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ETHYLPARABEN, 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 human case studies show possible photoallergic effects		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PHYTANTRIOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		BUTYLPARABEN

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)
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
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)
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)		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PANTHENOL, LACTAMIDE MEA
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, SD ALCOHOL 40B, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DIMETHYL STEARAMINE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		SD ALCOHOL 40B
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		PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS), GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40B, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN

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		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		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)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	PHYTANTRIOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		DIMETHYL STEARAMINE, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		DIMETHYL STEARAMINE
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		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, SD ALCOHOL 40B, PHYTANTRIOL, PROPYLPARABEN
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		PHYTANTRIOL, 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		PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		STEARYLDIMONIUMHYDROXYPROPYL LAURYLGLUCOSIDES CHLORIDE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER), URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF EXTRACT, OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ ACRYLATES/ BUTYLAMINOETHYL/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT, LINOLEAMIDOPROPYL ETHYLDIMONIUM ETHOSULFATE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS), CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT, DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE, EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, LACTAMIDE MEA

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 low doses		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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN