| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Type | sunless tanning |
| Made by | Swissclinical by Swissclinical |
| Data last updated | July 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Champion Status |
| 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: | AQUA (WATER) CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE DIHYDROXYACETONE DICAPRYLYL ETHER GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE PROPANEDIOL MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL CETYL ALCOHOL GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL CARAMEL CELLULOSE GUM XANTHAN GUM p-ANISIC ACID SODIUM PHYTATE ARGININE TOCOPHEROL CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT |
| Directions from packaging: | Use: smooth evenly over cleansed skin. Wash hands immediately after use. Avoid contact with clothes until product is dry; wait one hour before bathing or swimming. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| DIHYDROXYACETONE | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| P-ANISIC ACID | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PROPANEDIOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CRITHMUM MARITIMUM (SEA FENNEL) EXTRACT CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| DICAPRYLYL ETHER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM PHYTATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ARGININE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARAMEL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CELLULOSE GUM | 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, WATER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CARAMEL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PROPANEDIOL, P-ANISIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CELLULOSE GUM, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ARGININE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARAMEL, ARGININE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | P-ANISIC ACID, DIHYDROXYACETONE | |
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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PROPANEDIOL, P-ANISIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CELLULOSE GUM, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CARAMEL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ARGININE | |
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 | PROPANEDIOL | |
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 | GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM PHYTATE, PROPANEDIOL, P-ANISIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, CRITHMUM MARITIMUM (SEA FENNEL) EXTRACT, CARAMEL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ARGININE | |
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 government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE | |
