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Vita-K Solution for Spider Veins
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typevaricose / spider vein treatment
Made byVita-K by Woodridge Labs
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Vita-K Solution for Spider Veins

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
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: PURIFIED WATER, ISOHEXADECANE, GRAPESEED OIL, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, SORBITOL, DL-PANTHENOL, PHYTONADIONE (SUPER VITAMIN K), SUCROSE OLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL & DIAZOLIDINYL UREA & METHYLPARABEN & PROPYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SILICA, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C).
Directions from packaging:For best results apply a sufficient amount on the desired area twice a day, preferably after shower or bath. When desired results are achieved, continue to use once a day, to help keep spider veins from re-appearing. Results may vary depending on your skin type and condition.
Warnings from packaging:Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If irritation develops discontinue use. Keep away from children.

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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
PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-15 STEARYL ETHEROrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
ISOHEXADECANEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
SUCROSE OLEATENone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM SULFATENone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATER
(PURIFIED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust


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 any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN

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 significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
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)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 WATER, SORBITOL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOHEXADECANE, DIMETHICONE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, METHYLPARABEN

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 SORBITOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL

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 ISOHEXADECANE, DIMETHICONE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, SORBITOL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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)
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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER
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 PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PANTHENOL, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SUCROSE OLEATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL
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 ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SORBITOL, PEG-40 SORBITAN PEROLEATE, PEG-30 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTEARATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ISOHEXADECANE, GLYCERIN

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)
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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL