| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; around-eye cream; facial moisturizer / treatment; nipple cream (for moms) |
| Made by | Jason Natural Cosmetics by Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
| Data last updated | January 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Innovator Status |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Aqua (Purified Water), Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (1), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter (1), Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil (1), Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (1), Ubiquinone, Honey (1), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Squalane, Sclerotium Gum, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Alpha Lipoic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Biotin (Vitamin H), Lecithin, Superoxide Dismutase, Lycopene, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive)Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance (Parfum) (1) Certified Organic |
| Directions from packaging: | not available |
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 |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| LYCOPENE | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SCLEROTIUM GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| UBIQUINONE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BIOTIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| NIACINAMIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HONEY | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 | |
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) | |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, STEARIC ACID, SQUALANE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, NIACINAMIDE, HONEY, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BIOTIN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, NIACINAMIDE, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BIOTIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, LYCOPENE, LECITHIN, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | |
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 | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SQUALANE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LECITHIN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, NIACINAMIDE, HONEY, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BIOTIN | |
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 | SODIUM ASCORBYL 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, NIACINAMIDE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, UBIQUINONE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT | |
| 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 | BIOTIN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE, SQUALANE, SCLEROTIUM GUM, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, LYCOPENE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID | |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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) |
| 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) | |
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 | SODIUM BENZOATE, LECITHIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
