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Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typemoisturizer
Made byCetaphil by L'Oréal
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

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, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20, Macadamia Nut Oil, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearoxytrimethylsilane (and) Stearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.

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About the ratings

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
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
FARNESOLAllergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENENone Identified
Data: Limited
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OILNone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Possible human immune system toxicant FARNESOL

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, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PANTHENOL
Classified as medium human health priority SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, FARNESOL, CITRIC ACID, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful DIMETHICONE, BENZYL 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL
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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, CITRIC ACID

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)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as irritant 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, CITRIC ACID, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses PHENOXYETHANOL
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses BENZYL ALCOHOL

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications BENZYL ALCOHOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL