| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | hand cream |
| Made by | Vaseline by Unilever |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | According to PETA, this company conducts animal tests. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water, Potassium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Lactic Acid, Glycol Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Keratin, Glycine Soja Sterol (Soybean), Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Sodium PCA, Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, Urea, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Petrolatum, Mineral Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamide AMP, Cyclomethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Corn Oil, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin. |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply daily as necessary. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/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 |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| OCTINOXATE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| POTASSIUM LACTATE | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| KERATIN | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE SODIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM PCA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS GLYCINE SOJA STEROL (SOYBEAN) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| STEARAMIDE AMP | None Identified | Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POTASSIUM LACTATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID | |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| 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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE | |
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 photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT, DMDM HYDANTOIN, MINERAL OIL | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM PCA, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM LACTATE, PETROLATUM, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, LECITHIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PEG-100 STEARATE, UREA, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, LACTIC ACID | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM PCA, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM LACTATE, OCTINOXATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, BHT | |
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 | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-100 STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM LACTATE, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BHT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN | |
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 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), LECITHIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, UREA, SODIUM PCA, POTASSIUM LACTATE, PETROLATUM, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, LACTIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), METHYLPARABEN, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, STEARAMIDE AMP, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, KERATIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE | |
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 | |
| 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), OCTINOXATE | |
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 | LECITHIN | |
| 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), LACTIC ACID, KERATIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | POTASSIUM LACTATE, LACTIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PCA | |
