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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: CASTOR SEED OIL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, OLEYL ALOCHOL, OZOKERITE, PARAFFIN, CANDELLIA WAX, LANOLIN OIL, LANOLIN WAX, FRAGRANCE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, PROPYL GALLEATE, SOYBEAN OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE.
MAY CONTAIN: MICA, IRON OXIDES, MANGANESE VIOLET, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CARMINE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, RED NO. 6,RED NO. 6 LAKE, RED NO. 21, RED NO. 21 LAKE, RED NO. 22 LAKE, RED NO. 27, RED NO. 27 LAKE, RED NO. 28 LAKE, RED NO. 30 LAKE, RED NO. 33 LAKE, RED NO. 36, ORANGE NO. 5, BLUE NO. 1 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 5 LAKE, YELLOW NO. 6 LAKE.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| D&C RED 36 RED NO. 36 (May Contain) | 5 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 30 LAKE RED NO. 30 LAKE (May Contain) | 5 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 27 LAKE RED NO. 27 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 6 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE BLUE NO. 1 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW NO. 5 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 91% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (May Contain) (; 15nm; size_assumed) | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C RED 21 RED NO. 21 (May Contain) | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 27 RED NO. 27 (May Contain) | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE RED NO. 28 LAKE (May Contain) | 4 | 72% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| D&C ORANGE 5 ORANGE NO. 5 (May Contain) | 4 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYL GALLATE PROPYL GALLEATE | 4 | 65% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| D&C RED 6 (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MICA (May Contain) | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| IRON OXIDES (May Contain) | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CASTOR OIL CASTOR SEED OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PARAFFIN | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE YELLOW NO. 6 LAKE (May Contain) | 2 | 70% | none identified |
| CARMINE (May Contain) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MANGANESE VIOLET (May Contain) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| OZOKERITE | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE (May Contain) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL OLEYL ALOCHOL | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| D&C RED 21 LAKE RED NO. 21 LAKE (May Contain) | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| D&C RED 22 LAKE RED NO. 22 LAKE (May Contain) | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| D&C RED 33 LAKE RED NO. 33 LAKE (May Contain) | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX CANDELLIA WAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| LANOLIN OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| LANOLIN WAX | 0 | 93% | none identified |
*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 | D&C ORANGE 5, D&C RED 27, D&C RED 33 LAKE, D&C RED 36, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, D&C RED 21 | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | PROPYL GALLATE | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 27 LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
*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 | PROPYL GALLATE, D&C ORANGE 5, D&C RED 36, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 33 LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, D&C RED 21 LAKE, D&C RED 22 LAKE | |
| 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 | D&C RED 36, D&C RED 6, D&C RED 27, D&C RED 21, D&C ORANGE 5 |
*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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | D&C RED 27 LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PROPYL GALLATE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE |
*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 | D&C ORANGE 5, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE |
*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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYL GALLATE |
*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 | D&C RED 27, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 36 | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA |
*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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C ORANGE 5, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, FD&C YELLOW 6 LAKE, BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| 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 | PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE, OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYL GALLATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | D&C RED 21 | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C BLUE 1 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 28 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | D&C RED 6 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, D&C RED 27 LAKE |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA |
*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 |
*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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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 | PROPYL GALLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | PARAFFIN, OZOKERITE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL, OLEYL ALCOHOL |
*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 | PARAFFIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OZOKERITE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN WAX, LANOLIN OIL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CASTOR OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, FRAGRANCE |
*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 | PROPYL GALLATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PARAFFIN, MICA, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
*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 respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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