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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: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, OCTYL SALICYLATE, OXYBENZONE. OTHER INGREDIENTS: WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, TEA-STEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, KELP EXTRACT, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, GELIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT, SARGASSUM FILLIPENDULA EXTRACT, SORBITOL, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, COLLAGEN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONOL, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, SILICA, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYSORBATE 20, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, STEARIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, FD&C RED NO. 4, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5, FD&C YELLOW NO. 6.
Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear. Keep away from children.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 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 |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) (; 15nm; size_assumed) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| FD&C RED 4 FD&C RED NO. 4 | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| FD&C YELLOW 6 FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 | 4 | 70% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| OCTISALATE OCTYL 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 |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| TEA STEARATE | 2 | 75% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COLLAGEN | 1 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SORBITAN STEARATE | 1 | 92% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SORBITOL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 84% | none identified |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 84% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE | 1 | 80% | none identified |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIMETHICONOL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GELIDIELLA ACEROSA (RED MAPLEWEED) EXTRACT GELIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT SARGASSUM FILLIPENDULA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SEA KELP EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | STEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C RED 4 |
*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 system effects at high doses | FD&C YELLOW 6, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5, 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 | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
*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 | TEA STEARATE | |
| 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 | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE, 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) |
| 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 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 | FD&C YELLOW 6 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | FD&C RED 4 |
| 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 | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 high doses | FD&C YELLOW 6, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 |
*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 | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ETHYLPARABEN, 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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| 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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, | |
| 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) | SORBITOL, POLYSORBATE-20, STEARIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW 6, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL, SILICA |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ETHYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTISALATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| 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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Potential risk of infectious disease - any | COLLAGEN | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SALICYLIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYSORBATE-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SORBITAN STEARATE, SORBITOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 6, CETYL ALCOHOL, COLLAGEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | FD&C YELLOW 5 |
*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 | COLLAGEN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
*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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITAN STEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
*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 | |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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, RETINYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-20, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), METHYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SEA KELP EXTRACT, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, COLLAGEN, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONOL, FRAGRANCE, GELIDIELLA ACEROSA (RED MAPLEWEED) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT, METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE, OCTISALATE |
*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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA | |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SILICA | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OCTISALATE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), RETINYL PALMITATE, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN |
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