Cosmetic Safety Database

[Guest]

I thought you gals might be interested in this site. It lists various types of cosmetics from lotions to perfumes and gives you a numbered score key of it's hazard to you. 0 to 10

Then you click on the product brand or name and it gives you a full description of why it may be a hazard and the ingredients that are harmful. If you don't see a product you use you can type in the name in the search box on top of the page. It's a great site for people to have the option of knowing this information and you can decide if you still want to continue using that particular cosmetic.

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/browse.ph...&nothanks=1

I typed in my beloved Lola Shimmer Dry Body Oil and I got all this Eeeeck!

I don't want to use it anymore...

LOLA COSMETICS GLO LA SHIMMERING DRY OIL BODY SPRAY (PINK BLING; BRONZED GODDESS; DIVA GOLD)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Lola Cosmetics by Victoria Jackson Cosmetics

SCORE

6

moderate hazard (out of 10)

84%

data gap

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54% of body sprays have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics

Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy

This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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:

yes Cancer

no Developmental/reproductive toxicity

yes Violations, restrictions & warnings

yes Allergies/immunotoxicity

yes Other concerns for ingredients used in this product:

Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: NEOPENTYL GLYOL DIHEPTANOATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MICA, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, FRAGRANCE, SWEET ALMOND OIL, OCTINOXATE, AVOBENZONE, TOCOPHEROL, SAFFLOWER SEED OIL, HYPERCIUM PERFORATUM EXTRACT, CAMELIA OLEOFERA LEAF EXTRACT.

MAY CONTAIN: IRON OXIDES, YELLOW NO. 11, RED NO. 17, CARMINE, VIOLET NO. 2, GREEN NO. 6.

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ingredients

score data gap concerns

FRAGRANCE 8 100% Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous

D&C VIOLET 2

VIOLET NO. 2

(May Contain) 1 73% Cancer

OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

(Active Ingredient) 4 66% Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes

D&C RED 17

RED NO. 17

(May Contain) 2 70% Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

(Active Ingredient) 4 82% Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

D&C YELLOW 11

YELLOW NO. 11

(May Contain) 0 75% none identified

D&C GREEN 6

GREEN NO. 6

(May Contain) 1 73% none identified

MICA 3 75% Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards

TOCOPHEROL 2 87% Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)

IRON OXIDES

(May Contain) 2 85% Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption

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)

CARMINE

(May Contain) 0 94% none identified

ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE 0 94% none identified

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) EXTRACT

HYPERCIUM PERFORATUM EXTRACT 1 94% none identified

CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

SAFFLOWER SEED OIL 1 84% none identified

CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE 0 100% none identified

CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT

CAMELIA OLEOFERA LEAF EXTRACT 0 100% none identified

ISONONYL ISONONANOATE 0 100% none identified

NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE

NEOPENTYL GLYOL DIHEPTANOATE 0 100% none identified

PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL 0 93% none identified

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 CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL,

One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL

One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results D&C VIOLET 2

One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), D&C RED 17,

One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) EXTRACT

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 OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)

Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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)

Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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)

Associated with endocrine disruption OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)

Associated with immunotoxicity AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses MICA

One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

Known human immune system toxicant 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)

Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife D&C RED 17

Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans IRON OXIDES, 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

One or more animal studies show blood effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) D&C RED 17, D&C GREEN 6

Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity MICA

One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses products that may be aerosolized (airborne) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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

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 OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE)

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)

One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

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)

Insufficient data to determine safety HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) EXTRACT

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 PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NEOPENTYL GLYCOL DIHEPTANOATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE, AVOBENZONE (PARSOL 1789 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE)

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 moderate doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses MICA

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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood D&C RED 17

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)

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)

[blueangel]

Wow, thank you for the site, I'll go check it out immediately.

Sounds interesting, there are a few things I use a lot so I'm curious.

Thnx

[Guest]

your welcome

I still can't believe most of the products I searched for have such a high hazard number.

I try to buy stuff that I think are safe and have no animal testing,etc... but who new? :0

[blueangel]

yeah, I've tried a few of the products I use, one of my favorite perfumes is the one from Jean-Paul Gaultier.

It tested 9 :o !!! Can you believe that? Wow, it's very high, I almost died when I saw it and I really do love the fragrance

A few other stuff I tried tested rather safe, or, let me say, reasonable, better than that perfume anyway :-(

[RandomLanda]

People have been sending me these things for years and I never believe them.

[Guest]

Better safe than sorry

In any event it's nice to know...