| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | antiperspirant / deodorant |
| Made by | by |
| Data last updated | April 2008 |
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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: | Water, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Steareth-2, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Steareth-20, Olive Oil, Olive Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxypropanediol, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Triclosan, Methylparaben, Fragrance, BHT, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| STEARETH-2 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| STEARETH-20 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| 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 |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| MALTODEXTRIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYISOPROPANOL PHENOXYPROPANEDIOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BHT, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | STEARETH-20, SODIUM BENZOATE, WATER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARETH-2 | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PHENOXYETHANOL, PHENOXYISOPROPANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN | |
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, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | STEARETH-20, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHENOXYISOPROPANOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRICLOSAN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | STEARETH-2, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, 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 | |
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 | TRICLOSAN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARETH-20, STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENOXYISOPROPANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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 | STEARETH-20, STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYISOPROPANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, FRAGRANCE, ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards 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) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, 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) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN, LACTIC ACID, TRICLOSAN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | LACTIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE | |
