| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | anti-itch / rash cream; feminine moisturizer |
| Made by | CVS by CVS Corporation |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Benzocaine 5%; Benzalkonium Chloride 0.13% ; Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water; Glycerol Monostearate; Mineral Oil; Cetyl Alcohol; PEG 100; Aloe Vera Gel; Lanolin Alcohol; Triethanolamine; Isopropyl Palmitate; Isopropyl Myristate; Isopropyl Stearate; Methyl Paraben; Propyl Paraben; Carbomer 940; Vitamin E; Fragrance; Trisodium EDTA |
| Directions from packaging: | For external use only. Do not use if you have an unusual or abnormal vaginal discharge except under the supervision of your doctor. When using this product: Avoid contact with eyes. If burning sensation occurs and lasts more than a few minutes remove the cream and discontinue use. Do not use more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and call physician. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Do not use if you have an unusual or abnormal vaginal discharge except under the supervision of your doctor. When using this product: Avoid contact with eyes. If burning sensation occurs and lasts more than a few minutes remove the cream and discontinue use. Do not use more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. If in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and call physician. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| BENZOCAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) | Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL STEARATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MINERAL OIL, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, BENZOCAINE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TRISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, BENZOCAINE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, MINERAL OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100, METHYLPARABEN | |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRISODIUM EDTA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CARBOMER, BENZOCAINE | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| 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 | TRISODIUM EDTA | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ISOPROPYL STEARATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL STEARATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, BENZOCAINE | |
Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | BENZOCAINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
