AFTERGLOW COSMETICS SETTING POWDER, LIGHT, MEDIUM, CARAMEL, TRANSLUCENT (OLD FORMULATION)
last updated: 11/18/05 brand: Afterglow Cosmetics by Afterglow Cosmetics, Inc.
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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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
Ingredients from packaging: MICA; IRON OXIDES; KAOLIN CLAY
Directions from packaging: Tap a small amount of powder into the top of the container, sweep up with a high quality brush and dust on face over foundation. Repeat until you achieve the look you desire.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| KAOLIN | 2 | 79% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
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 | KAOLIN |
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 moderate doses | KAOLIN |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
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 persistent | IRON OXIDES, KAOLIN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA |
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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | KAOLIN |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA |
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