VISAGE NATUREL AIRBRUSH TATTOO SYSTEM (2005 FORMULATION)
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Visage Naturel by Helen of Troy LP
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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
Ingredients from packaging: HENNA COLORED PAINT INGREDIENTS: SDA 40B, POLYURETHANE, PURIFIED WATER, D AND C RED NO. 33, D AND C BLUE NO. 1, D AND C YELLOW NO. 5, ACRYLIC COPOLYMER, AMINOETHYL PROPANOL.
Warnings from packaging: Flammable. Keep away from heat, flames and sparks. Intended for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. DO NOT ingest. Paints contain an acrylic polymer and may cause irritation.
The airbrush appliance is not a toy. Intended for use by adults only or under adult supervision.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SD ALCOHOL 40B SDA 40B | 4 | 81% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| D&C RED 33 D&C RED NO. 33 | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| POLYURETHANE | 2 | 87% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| FD&C BLUE 1 D&C BLUE NO. 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| ACRYLIC COPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AMINOETHYL PROPANOL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| D&C YELLOW 5 D&C YELLOW NO. 5 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER (PURIFIED) | 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 | POLYURETHANE | |
| 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 | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
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 developmental toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
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 - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33 |
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 | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
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 hematologic and immune toxicity | POLYURETHANE |
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 respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | POLYURETHANE |
| 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 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
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 | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40B |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POLYURETHANE | |
| 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 | SD ALCOHOL 40B | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | AMINOETHYL PROPANOL, ACRYLIC COPOLYMER |
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) |
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