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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: 2.25 OZ: SD ALCOHOL 40-B, HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, WATER (AQUA), ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER, OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLATES/BUTYLAMINOETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN, PHYTANTRIOL, PANTHENOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT WATER, ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER WATER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) SEED EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS (LEMONGRASS) EXTRACT, GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TAHITIAN GARDENIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) EXTRACT, STEARYLDIMONIUMHYDROXYPROPYL LAURYLGLUCOSIDES CHLORIDE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, BENZOPHENONE-4, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 66% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| 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 |
| ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| 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) |
| OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A | 1 | 93% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GARDENIA TAITENSIS (TAHITIAN GARDENIA) EXTRACT GARDENIA TAHITENSIS (TAHITIAN GARDENIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OCTYLACRYLAMIDE/ ACRYLATES/ BUTYLAMINOETHYL/ METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER WATER ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER WATER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT WATER | 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 |
*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 | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40B | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | ETHYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| 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 | ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/ MA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| 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, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PHYTANTRIOL |
*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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE |
*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 sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | HYDROFLUOROCARBON 152A, SD ALCOHOL 40B, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, | |
| 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 |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
*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, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40B, PANTHENOL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SWEET ALMOND PROTEIN |
*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, PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | PHYTANTRIOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL |
*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.
*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 |
*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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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