L'Occitane Immortelle Eye Balm || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

L'OCCITANE IMMORTELLE EYE BALM

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: L'Occitane by L'Occitane

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

85%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
New Signer: This company has recently signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and is working toward compliance.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS: 0.5 OZ: WATER, ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER WATER, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PROPLYENE GLYCOL, RUSCUS ACULEATUS ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, MYRETH-3-MYRISTATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, DECYL OLEATE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM EXTRACT, SORBITOL, DIMETHICONE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, CARBOMER, LAURETH-7, XANTHAN GUM, BENZOIC ACID, SUCROSE PALMITATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BENZOIC ACID	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPLYENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-7	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERYL LINOLEATE	3	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
POLYACRYLAMIDE	3	71%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN	1	95%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN	1	93%	none identified
SUCROSE PALMITATE	1	90%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
DEHYDROACETIC ACID	1	85%	Occupational hazards
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH	1	83%	Occupational hazards
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM (EVERLASTING) EXTRACT HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MYRETH-3 MYRISTATE	0	100%	none identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE	0	100%	none identified
ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER WATER ROSA CENTIFOLIA FLOWER WATER	0	100%	none identified
RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BOX HOLLY) ROOT EXTRACT RUSCUS ACULEATUS ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
DECYL OLEATE	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITOL, TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		BENZOIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE 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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		BENZOIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL LINOLEATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		POLYACRYLAMIDE, BENZOIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL

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		SUCROSE PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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

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)
One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects		HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYACRYLAMIDE,
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
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SUCROSE PALMITATE, SORBITOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYACRYLAMIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE

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		GLYCERIN, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		BENZOIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL LINOLEATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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)
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		TETRASODIUM EDTA
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYACRYLAMIDE
Insufficient data to determine safety		BENZOIC ACID
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 LINOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, DIMETHICONE, DECYL OLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BOX HOLLY) ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, SUCROSE PALMITATE, XANTHAN GUM, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, MYRETH-3 MYRISTATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, ROSA CENTIFOLIA (CABBAGE ROSE) FLOWER WATER, LAURETH-7, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM (EVERLASTING) EXTRACT, HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID

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		POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL