CLARINS SELF TANNING MILK WITH SUN PROTECTION, SPF 6
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Clarins by Clarins of Paris
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Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown
| LOW | UVB sunburn protection |
| MEDIUM | UVA protection |
| MEDIUM | sunscreen stability |
*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.
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| 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR ( 5.0? %) |
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| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) ( 2.4? %) |
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| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ( 7.1? %) |
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We have had to assume the percentage of the active ingredients in this product. If you own this product and it has the percentages printed on the package, you can help us fill in this missing information.
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: AQUA, SORBITAN STEARATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRICTRIGLYCERIDE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR, GLYCERIN, DIETHYLHEXYL SUCCINATE, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS, STEARYL DIMETHICONE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, ERYTHRULOSE, PARFUM, SESAMUM INDICUM, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETULA ALBA, DISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, LAURETH 7, EUPATORIUM AYAPANA, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHLYPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BHT, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE, ALPHA ISOMETHYL IONONE
Directions from packaging: For the first 2 days: apply evenly to the face and body morning and evening. Avoid the eyebrows and hairline. Than apply according to intensity of tan desired. Wash hands after use and wait before dressing.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN METHLYPARABEN | 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 PARFUM | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient) | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR (Active Ingredient) | 7 | 67% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| EUGENOL | 7 | 56% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COUMARIN | 7 | 46% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SODIUM METABISULFITE | 6 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 6 | 62% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| HYDROXYCITRONELLAL | 6 | 62% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LYRAL HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE | 6 | 62% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| BHT | 6 | 61% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GERANIOL | 6 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOEUGENOL | 6 | 59% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DIHYDROXYACETONE | 5 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | 4 | 68% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| LAURETH-7 | 3 | 100% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | 3 | 71% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) (Active Ingredient) | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE) |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | 2 | 69% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| DIETHYLHEXYLSUCCINATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | 1 | 93% | none identified |
| SORBITAN STEARATE | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | Occupational hazards |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 1 | 82% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ERYTHRULOSE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EUPATORIUM AYAPANA (AYAPANA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| STEARYL DIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| WATER AQUA | 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 | LINALOOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOEUGENOL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, BUTYLPARABEN, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | EUGENOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LIMONENE, COUMARIN, 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 | SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, COUMARIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR |
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 BENZOATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, LYRAL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR | |
| 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 | POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | EUGENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT |
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 | BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | LYRAL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BHT, BENZYL SALICYLATE |
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 METABISULFITE, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR |
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) | 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, | |
| 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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIHYDROXYACETONE, LIMONENE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| 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 | LYRAL, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYACRYLAMIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ISOEUGENOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | LINALOOL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses | EUGENOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, DISODIUM EDTA, GERANIOL, COUMARIN, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | SODIUM METABISULFITE |
| 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 | LIMONENE, SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
| 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 | SORBITAN STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME), PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, LINALOOL, ISOEUGENOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SORBITAN STEARATE, LYRAL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LINALOOL, ISOEUGENOL, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | SODIUM METABISULFITE, PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE |
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 | MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | STEARYL DIMETHICONE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| 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, SODIUM METABISULFITE, SORBITAN STEARATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA), GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, ISOEUGENOL, LAURETH-7, LINALOOL, LYRAL, PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME), FRAGRANCE, EUPATORIUM AYAPANA (AYAPANA), EUGENOL, ERYTHRULOSE, LIMONENE, DIETHYLHEXYLSUCCINATE, COUMARIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BETULA ALBA (BIRCH), BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE |
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 | 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR, GLYCERIN, ISOEUGENOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | COUMARIN, SODIUM METABISULFITE |
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