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AVON BECOMING BOOST ME UP SKIN IMMUNITY HYDRATOR WITH LUMIN8TM (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Avon by Avon Products, Inc.

SCORE

10

high hazard (out of 10)

 

86%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: WATER; GLYCERIN; CYCLOPENTASILOXANE; C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE; C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE; GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE; SILICA; BENZYL ALCOHOL; PHYTOL; PEG-40 STEARATE; STEARETH-2; HYALURONIC ACID; GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT; HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT; PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT; CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT; VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT; PANTHENOL; ANDROGRAPHOLIDE; L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE; XYMENYNIC ACID; GLYCERYL STEARATE; POLYDECENE; BEHENYL ALCOHOL; HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE; DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER; DIMETHICONE; SODIUM HYALURONATE; TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE; BENZOPHENONE-4; BUTYLENE GLYCOL; VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT; PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT; HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN; PLANKTON EXTRACT; AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT; ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT; SACCHAROMYCES/CALCIUM FERMENT; SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) LEAF EXTRACT; SODIUM PCA; GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LIPIDS; ADENOSINE CYCLIC PHOSPHATE; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT; SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT; ARGININE; GLYCINE; LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA EXTRACT; PROLINE; SACCHAROMYCES/POTASSIUM FERMENT; GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) STEM EXTRACT; LENTINUS EDODES EXTRACT; CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT; SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT; SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT; RETINYL PALMITATE; SACCHAROMYCES/MANGANESE FERMENT; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; BETA-CAROTENE; HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL; SACCHAROMYCES/IRON FERMENT; SACCHAROMYCES/SILICON FERMENT; TOCOPHEROL; LECITHIN; POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE; HYDROGENATED LECITHIN; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER; XANTHAN GUM; CITRIC ACID; GALACTOARABINAN; CARBOMER; PHOSPHORIC ACID; SODIUM HYDROXIDE; DISODIUM EDTA; METHYLPARABEN; FRAGRANCE; EXT. VIOLET 2; BLUE 1

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN1063%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-40 STEARATE470%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA169%Biochemical or cellular level changes
SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT681%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2
EXT. VIOLET 2		673%Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LECITHIN370%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
BENZYL ALCOHOL664%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT479%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
(Active Ingredient)		366%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ARGININE379%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE279%Persistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE377%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID372%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHYTOL293%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL287%Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
BETA CAROTENE184%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1183%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT281%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation
PHOSPHORIC ACID279%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		276%Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN274%Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM PCA271%Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT1100%Multiple, additive exposure sources
ADENOSINE CYCLIC PHOSPHATE195%none identified
C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE094%none identified
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN194%Multiple, additive exposure sources
XIMENYNIC ACID
XYMENYNIC ACID		094%none identified
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) LEAF EXTRACT
SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) LEAF EXTRACT		193%none identified
PROLINE192%none identified
ANDROGRAPHOLIDE191%none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		188%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT188%Persistence and bioaccumulation
STEARETH-2188%none identified
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE185%none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE183%none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCINE179%none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		175%none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT0100%none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER0100%none identified
GALACTOARABINAN0100%none identified
GANODERMA LUCIDUM (REISHI) STEM EXTRACT
GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) STEM EXTRACT		0100%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LIPIDS0100%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT0100%none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT0100%none identified
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE0100%none identified
LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA EXTRACT0100%none identified
LENTINUS EDODES (SHIITAKE MUSHROOM) EXTRACT
LENTINUS EDODES EXTRACT		0100%none identified
PLANKTON EXTRACT0100%none identified
POLYDECENE0100%none identified
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE0100%none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT0100%none identified
ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT0100%none identified
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT		0100%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ MAGNESIUM FERMENT095%none identified
GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE094%none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL		094%none identified
HYALURONIC ACID094%none identified
XANTHAN GUM094%none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL093%none identified
CARBOMER093%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ CALCIUM FERMENT093%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ POTASSIUM FERMENT093%none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ SILICON FERMENT093%none identified
WATER00%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   METHYLPARABEN, PROLINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   PEG-40 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ARGININE, ADENOSINE CYCLIC PHOSPHATE, ANDROGRAPHOLIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT
Cancer - limited evidence   SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, RETINYL PALMITATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   FD&C BLUE 1

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   PEG-40 STEARATE, L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, BETA CAROTENE, ARGININE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   RETINYL PALMITATE

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   SODIUM PCA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PEG-40 STEARATE, LECITHIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE, CITRIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN

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   RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses   FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN
Limited evidence of nervous system toxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT
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   L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM HYALURONATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   ARGININE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption   SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   SODIUM PCA, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ARGININE,
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of endocrine disruption   SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT

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 allergenic effects   BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), EXT D&C VIOLET 2
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   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, GLYCINE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ANDROGRAPHOLIDE
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 SODIUM HYALURONATE, SILICA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT
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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   FD&C BLUE 1, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE, STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity   SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, PEG-40 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses   BETA CAROTENE, 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, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, ARGININE
Known human gastrointestinal toxicant   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN

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   SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID
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   XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROLINE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-40 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, GALACTOARABINAN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA CAROTENE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ARGININE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, PHYTOL, PANTHENOL, LECITHIN, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN

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   SODIUM HYALURONATE, L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   PHYTOL, METHYLPARABEN, BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence   PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   PEG-40 STEARATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
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) BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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   STEARETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Insufficient data to determine safety   SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   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   STEARETH-2
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   PEG-40 STEARATE
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   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, PEG-40 STEARATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), RETINYL PALMITATE, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT, XIMENYNIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) LEAF EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ SILICON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ POTASSIUM FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ CALCIUM FERMENT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PROLINE, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, POLYDECENE, PLANKTON EXTRACT, PHYTOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, LENTINUS EDODES (SHIITAKE MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA EXTRACT, L-CARNITINE HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) LIPIDS, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (REISHI) STEM EXTRACT, GALACTOARABINAN, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, C12-13 ALKYL LACTATE, BETA CAROTENE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ARGININE, ANDROGRAPHOLIDE, ADENOSINE CYCLIC PHOSPHATE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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)
No workplace limits set   SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   BENZYL ALCOHOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHOSPHORIC ACID
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   METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.   RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CITRIC ACID, ARGININE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   SILICA

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