Donate Skin Deep

SKIN EFFECTS STARTER KIT (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 08/15/07 brand: Skin Effects by Dr. Dover's Skincare

Sunscreens: What's Safe & What Works

Sunscreen effectiveness* breakdown

6UVB hazard/exposure score
6UVA hazard/exposure score
5sunscreen instability

*Note that the same active ingredient combination may score differently in two different products depending on the concentration of the ingredients and the mixture of inactive ingredients.


Active ingredient UV
blocking strength

Product total
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) (7.5%) 
OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) (7.5%) 

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:
yesCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther 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: Deep-Cleaning Enzyme Scrub: Purified Water; Polyethylene; Butylene Glycol; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Stearic Acid; Glyceryl Stearate SE; Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate; Kaolin; Glycol Stearate; PEG-8; Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate; PEG-100 Stearate; Dimethicone; Papain; Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil; Tocopheryl Acetate; Retinyl Palmitate; Cetyl Alcohol; Sodium PCA; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Panthenol; Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate; Allantoin; Arnica Montana Flower Extract; Carica Papaya Fruit Extract; Parfum (Fragrance); Disodium EDTA; Triethanolamine; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Green 3 (CI 42053); Yellow 5 (CI 19140). Intensive Eye Treatment With Vitamin C: Purified Water; Cyclopentasiloxane; Cyclomethicone; Butylene Glycol; PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone; Glycerin; Glyceryl Polyacrylate; Phenyl Trimethicone; Polysilicone-11; Nylon 12; Ascorbic Acid Polypeptyde; Tocopheryl Polypeptide; Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract; Sodium PCA; Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil; Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil; Bisabolol; Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyl Taurate; Copolymer; Isohexadecane; Polysorbate 80; Echinacea Angustifolia (Coneflower) Extract; Archangelica Root (Angelica) Extract; Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright) Extract; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract; Centella Asiatica (Gotu Cola) Extract; Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract; Sodium Hyaluronate; Parfum (Fragrance); Carbomer; Triethanolamine; Disodium EDTA; Diazolidinyl Urea; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. Anti-Aging Cream: Octinoxate 7.5%; Oxybenzone 7.5% ; Inactive Ingredients: Anti-Aging Cream: Aqua (Water); Octyldecyl Noepentanoate; C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate; Cetyl Alcohol; Glyceryl Stearate; PEG-100 Stearate; Steareth-20; Ceteth-2; Glycerin; Dimethicone; Propylene Glycol; Hydrolyzed Rice Protein; Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Cyclomethicone; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Tocopheryl Acetate; Retinyl Palmitate; Ascorbyl Palmitate; Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil; Ethylhexyl Cocoate; Lecithin; Glycolipids; Retinol; Bisabolol; Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter); Glycol Stearate; Parfum (Fragrance); Carbomer; Triethanolamine; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben

Warnings from packaging: Discontinue use if signs of irritation develop. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only; not to be swallowed. Anti-Aging Cream: For external use only. Discontinue use if signs of irritation develop. Keep out of reach of children.

 

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ingredients

     score    data gap       concerns
METHYLPARABEN
(Active Ingredient)
1063%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)
955%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE8100%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE
(Active Ingredient)
669%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
(Active Ingredient)
865%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-100 STEARATE
(Active Ingredient)
469%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
BUTYLPARABEN
(Active Ingredient)
679%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PEG-8
(Active Ingredient)
476%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE
(Active Ingredient)
475%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN370%Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
(Active Ingredient)
465%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
(Active Ingredient)
659%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE
(Active Ingredient)
658%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN
(Active Ingredient)
580%Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN
(Active Ingredient)
571%Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITAMIN A
RETINOL
570%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
RETINYL PALMITATE
(Active Ingredient)
568%Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PAPAIN
(Active Ingredient)
568%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN499%Contamination concerns (GOSSYPOL, HEAVY METALS, ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
(Active Ingredient)
481%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
FD&C GREEN 3
GREEN 3 (CI 42053)
473%Violations, restrictions & warnings
PHENOXYETHANOL
(Active Ingredient)
467%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
(Active Ingredient)
460%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CETETH-2399%Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ISOBUTYLPARABEN
(Active Ingredient)
383%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C YELLOW 5
YELLOW 5 (CI 19140)
282%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
(Active Ingredient)
279%Persistence and bioaccumulation
DISODIUM EDTA
(Active Ingredient)
378%Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE
(Active Ingredient)
274%Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
(Active Ingredient)
374%Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
PANTHENOL
(Active Ingredient)
288%Multiple, additive exposure sources
CYCLOMETHICONE
(Active Ingredient)
283%Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-80
(Active Ingredient)
280%Developmental/reproductive toxicity
KAOLIN
(Active Ingredient)
179%Occupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
(Active Ingredient)
276%Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN
(Active Ingredient)
274%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID
(Active Ingredient)
274%Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA
(Active Ingredient)
271%Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT1100%Multiple, additive exposure sources
ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT
ARCHANGELICA ROOT (ANGELICA) EXTRACT
1100%Multiple, additive exposure sources
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE094%none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
(Active Ingredient)
094%none identified
ISOHEXADECANE
(Active Ingredient)
094%none identified
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE
(Active Ingredient)
093%none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
INTENSIVE EYE TREATMENT WITH VITAMIN C
(Active Ingredient)
191%none identified
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL190%none identified
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
(Active Ingredient)
090%Enhanced skin absorption
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)188%none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
(Active Ingredient)
188%none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL188%none identified
STEARETH-20188%none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL
(Active Ingredient)
187%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE
(Active Ingredient)
187%none identified
SODIUM HYALURONATE
(Active Ingredient)
183%none identified
BISABOLOL
(Active Ingredient)
180%Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
(Active Ingredient)
179%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
(Active Ingredient)
175%none identified
ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT
ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
ASCORBIC ACID POLYPEPTIDE
ASCORBIC ACID POLYPEPTYDE
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL0100%none identified
CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT
CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU COLA) EXTRACT
0100%none identified
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT0100%none identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT0100%none identified
ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE0100%none identified
GLYCOLIPIDS0100%none identified
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT
GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) EXTRACT
0100%none identified
ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE
OCTYLDECYL NOEPENTANOATE
0100%none identified
POLYGLYCERYL-3 LAURATE0100%none identified
POLYSILICONE-11
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
TOCOPHERYL POLYPEPTIDE
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT0100%none identified
HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
SODIUM ACRYLATE/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER
(Active Ingredient)
0100%none identified
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
(Active Ingredient)
099%none identified
ALLANTOIN
(Active Ingredient)
094%none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%none identified
NYLON-12
(Active Ingredient)
094%none identified
CARBOMER
(Active Ingredient)
093%none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE
(Active Ingredient)
093%none identified
WATER00%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 moderate doses   PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results   TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - limited evidence   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans   STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen   FD&C GREEN 3, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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   PEG-100 STEARATE, PAPAIN, KAOLIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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   SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses   PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80,
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses   BUTYLPARABEN

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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, POLYETHYLENE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, LECITHIN, PEG-8
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel   DIMETHICONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics   RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A
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)   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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 GREEN 3
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics   METHYLPARABEN

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   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, POLYETHYLENE, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses   SODIUM HYALURONATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, KAOLIN, LECITHIN, BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity   FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5

Endocrine disruption*

*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   TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses   ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   PROPYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - moderate evidence   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence   METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

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 skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence   POLYETHYLENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence   ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant   PAPAIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Possible human photoallergenic toxicant   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Known human immune system toxicant   TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE

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 bioaccumulative   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be persistent   CETYL ALCOHOL
Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife   CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE

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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   BISABOLOL
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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, STEARIC ACID
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 POLYSORBATE-80, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL
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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   STEARETH-20, GLYCOL STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity   VITAMIN A, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses   DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses   FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant   PAPAIN, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant   METHYLPARABEN

Miscellaneous*

*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

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   PEG-100 STEARATE, PAPAIN, VITAMIN A, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-80, POLYETHYLENE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-8, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, DISODIUM EDTA, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available   PANTHENOL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, LECITHIN

Ecotoxicology*

*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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   PROPYLPARABEN
Wildlife and environmental toxicity   OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin   TRIETHANOLAMINE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin   CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*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 high doses   IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   VITAMIN A, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   CETYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant   PHENOXYETHANOL, PAPAIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical   CETETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARETH-20, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETETH-2, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption   POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, POLYETHYLENE
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   STEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, VITAMIN A, CETETH-2, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, POLYETHYLENE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL POLYACRYLATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BISABOLOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel   SODIUM ACRYLATE/ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, PAPAIN, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT, ANGELICA ARCHANGELICA ROOT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL POLYPEPTIDE, POLYSILICONE-11, POLYGLYCERYL-3 LAURATE, OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, NYLON-12, ISOHEXADECANE, ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCOLIPIDS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHYLHEXYL COCOATE, EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, ASCORBIC ACID POLYPEPTIDE, ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN

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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses   KAOLIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*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 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, VITAMIN A, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)
Interferes with gene expresion   BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood   CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE

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