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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, 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: ALCOHOL DENAT., WATER, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, PEG-60 HYDRONGENATED CASTOR OIL, JASMINE EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, YLANG YLANG EXTRACT, PASSION FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, BUTETH-3, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL, BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, EXT. VIOLET NO. 2, D AND C RED NO. 33.
| 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 |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE (Active Ingredient) | 6 | 65% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXT. VIOLET NO. 2 | 5 | 73% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL PEG-60 HYDRONGENATED CASTOR OIL | 4 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C RED 33 D&C RED NO. 33 | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| OCTISALATE ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE (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 |
| POTASSIUM CHLORIDE | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| 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 BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE | 1 | 90% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRIBUTYL CITRATE | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| BUTETH-3 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) EXTRACT PASSION FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 RED 33 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ALCOHOL DENATURED |
*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 | POLYSORBATE-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | OCTISALATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT | |
| 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 - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | TRIBUTYL CITRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), METHYLPARABEN |
*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) | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE |
*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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
*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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-20, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OCTISALATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ALCOHOL DENATURED, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ALCOHOL DENATURED |
*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 | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 moderate doses | POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE |
*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 | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| 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, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-60 HYDROGENATED 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 | MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) EXTRACT, TRIBUTYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT, OCTISALATE, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) EXTRACT, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE), BUTETH-3 |
*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 high doses | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 | |
| 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. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| 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, ALCOHOL DENATURED |
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