| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | feminine powder / deodorant |
| Made by | FDS by Alberto-Culver |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
| how to read the score | |
 |
| ||||||||||||||||||
company policies | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Ingredients from packaging: | Isobutane, Isopropyl Myristate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Tocopherol, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Sodium Bicarbonate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Lanolin Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Laureth 3, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum) |
| Directions from packaging: | Shake well. Spray panties, pads, workout wear, external vaginal area or anywhere you want to feel fresh. Hold can at least 8 inches from body, clothing or external hygiene products. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFlammable. Do not use product near fire, flame or sparks. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture, incinerate, or crush. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C) as can may burst. Do not use if spray button is missing or defective. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed. Avoid spraying in eyes. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents can be harmful or fatal. Caution: For external use only. Spray at least 8 inches from skin. Do not apply to broke, irritated or itching skin. Persistent, unusual odor or discharge may indicate symptoms for which a physician should be consulted. Discontinue use immediately if rash, irritation or discomfort develops. |
Where to purchase | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
|---|---|---|
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) |  Data: Fair |
| LAURETH-3 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| ZINC RICINOLEATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Fair |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM STEARATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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 | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | ZINC RICINOLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOBUTANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZINC RICINOLEATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | LANOLIN ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ZINC RICINOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, ISOBUTANE, 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOBUTANE | |
| 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. |
||
|---|---|---|
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ISOBUTANE | |
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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | OLEYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZINC RICINOLEATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TOCOPHEROL, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE |
| 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, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ZINC RICINOLEATE | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | ZINC RICINOLEATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE | |
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 | 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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
