Neutrogena Skin Smoothing Body Lotion (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NEUTROGENA SKIN SMOOTHING BODY LOTION (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Neutrogena by Johnson & Johnson

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

80%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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: OCTINOXATE 7.5%, OCTISALATE 5%, OXYBENZONE 2% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, CETETH 10 PHOSPHATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, METHYL GLUCETH 20, GLYCOLIC ACID, PANTHENOL, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, LAURYL LACTATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BHT, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, BISABOLOL, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, XANTHAN GUM, FRAGRANCE

Directions from packaging: Apply once or twice daily with a light massage all over your body, especially arms and legs.

Warnings from packaging: Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Limit sun exposure while using this product and use a sunscreen for a week afterwards. For external use only. Not to be swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if the signs of irritation or rash appear. Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE	9	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS)
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (Active Ingredient)	9	55%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (Active Ingredient)	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
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
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE	4	88%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LAURYL LACTATE	4	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM GLYCOLATE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCOLIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient)	3	68%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, 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
CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE	3	99%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN	2	74%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
STEARETH-21	1	89%	none identified
CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE	1	87%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	1	75%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA)	0	100%	none identified
DICETYL PHOSPHATE	0	100%	none identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE	0	100%	none identified
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISOSTEARATE	0	100%	none identified
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE	0	100%	none identified
METHYL GLUCETH-20	0	100%	none identified
DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID, LAURYL LACTATE
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		GLYCOLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		GLYCOLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM GLYCOLATE, LAURYL LACTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)	products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips	OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
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
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		OCTISALATE, SALICYLIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		SODIUM GLYCOLATE, LAURYL LACTATE, GLYCOLIC 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 moderate doses		BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GLYCOLIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID, BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

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, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL, BHT
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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 immune effects		OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Known human immune system toxicant		BHT, FRAGRANCE
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
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
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID

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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, PANTHENOL
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, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OCTISALATE, STEARETH-21, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE
Limited evidence of any toxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		BHT, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN

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
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, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans		OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BISABOLOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OCTISALATE, BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE 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		CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		TOCOPHEROL, PANTHENOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BISABOLOL, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		STEARETH-21, METHYL GLUCETH-20
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) LEAF EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XANTHAN GUM, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIETHYLHEXANOATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, OCTISALATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIISOSTEARATE, NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIETHYLHEXANOATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF 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)
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCOLIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
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)
Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes.		OCTISALATE
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT