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St. Ives Swiss Formula Fresh2o Body Moisturizer For Dry Skin
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typemoisturizer
Made bySt. Ives by Alberto-Culver
Data last updatedFebruary 2008
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Report for Alberto-Culver | St. Ives | St. Ives Swiss Formula Fresh2o Body Moisturizer For Dry Skin

St. Ives Swiss Formula Fresh2o Body Moisturizer For Dry Skin

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Petrolatum, Phospholipids, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Cyclomethicone, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Gelatin, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Ultramarines (CI 77007).
Directions from packaging:Smooth onto skin as often as needed. Daily use will prevent over-dry skin from recurring.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
TRIETHANOLAMINECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CETETH-10 PHOSPHATEData gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: None
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ACACIA SENEGAL GUMAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
FD&C BLUE 1
BLUE 1 (CI 42090)		Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
ULTRAMARINESMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATENone Identified
Data: None
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
DICETYL PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Limited
PHOSPHOLIPIDSNone Identified
Data: Fair
POLYPHOSPHORYLCHOLINE GLYCOL ACRYLATENone Identified
Data: None
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)None Identified
Data: Limited
GELATINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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.
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TRIETHANOLAMINE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not suspected to be persistent UREA, SORBITOL, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be persistent ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, CYCLOMETHICONE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GELATIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available ULTRAMARINES

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CYCLOMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SORBITOL, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETETH-10 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 UREA
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
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 ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, POLYPHOSPHORYLCHOLINE GLYCOL ACRYLATE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PETROLATUM, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, FRAGRANCE, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) DMDM HYDANTOIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics UREA, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), DMDM HYDANTOIN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE