South Beach Sun Lidocaine Sunburn Relief (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SOUTH BEACH SUN LIDOCAINE SUNBURN RELIEF (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: South Beach Sun by Dyno Corporation

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

81%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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: LIDOCAINE HCL 1% (SUNBURN RELIEF) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, SD ALCOHOL 40, PROPYLENE GLYCOL & DIAZOLIDINYL UREA & METHYLPARABEN & PROPYLPARABEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, COCOA BUTTER, CARBOMER, FRAGRANCE, KELP EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, CUCUMBER EXTRACT, CHAMOMILE EXTRACT, EUCALYPTUS OIL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS/TOCOPHERYL ACETATE/RETINYL PALMITATE/ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN E, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C), DISODIUM EDTA, ALLANTOIN, TEA TREE OIL, MENTHOL, FD&C BLUE 1

Directions from packaging: Apply liberally and smoothly after exposure to the sun or tanning bed rays.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. When using this product: avoid contact with eyes do not swallow Keep out of reach of children.

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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
PEG-100 STEARATE	7	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITAMIN A	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
LIDOCAINE HCL (Active Ingredient)	4	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
MENTHOL	2	85%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL TEA TREE OIL	1	93%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL	1	72%	none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT CUCUMBER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL EUCALYPTUS OIL	0	100%	none identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE	0	100%	none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
SEA KELP EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER COCOA BUTTER	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHEROL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40, RETINYL PALMITATE

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)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		PEG-100 STEARATE, VITAMIN A, DISODIUM EDTA

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-100 STEARATE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		LIDOCAINE HCL, 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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MENTHOL, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, LIDOCAINE HCL
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL

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 any toxicity		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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)
reproductive - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VITAMIN A, MENTHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		METHYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA

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 40
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MENTHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		MENTHOL

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

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 high doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, VITAMIN A, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MENTHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-100 STEARATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, PEG-100 STEARATE, VITAMIN A, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, SEA KELP EXTRACT, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LIDOCAINE HCL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN, 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		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL