Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ELIZABETH ARDEN EIGHT HOUR CREAM SKIN PROTECTANT (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Elizabeth Arden by Elizabeth Arden, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

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's animal testing policy is unknown.

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: PETROLATUM 56.8% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: LANOLIN, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, CORN OIL, TOCOPHEROL, BHT, IRON OXIDES

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally as often as necessary.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if symptoms persist for more than 7 days and consult a physician. Not to be applied over puncture wounds, infections or lacerations.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PETROLATUM (Active Ingredient)	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
IRON OXIDES	2	85%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption
CASTOR OIL	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL	2	79%	Neurotoxicity

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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		BHT

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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, BHT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		CASTOR OIL

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		SALICYLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID

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 low doses		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, BHT
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		BHT
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		LANOLIN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, BHT

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		IRON OXIDES
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		PETROLATUM

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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CASTOR OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		PETROLATUM
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MINERAL OIL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SALICYLIC ACID

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)
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		SALICYLIC ACID, IRON OXIDES, TOCOPHEROL, CASTOR OIL, LANOLIN, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PROPYLPARABEN, BHT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID

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		PROPYLPARABEN
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PETROLATUM

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 low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	CASTOR OIL

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		CASTOR OIL
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		TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, LANOLIN, CASTOR OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
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		BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE

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		MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BHT

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		ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT