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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, 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, Occupational hazards

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: WATER, SAFFLOWER OIL (CARTHAMUS TINCTORIOUS), MINERAL OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, DIMETHICONE, STEARIC ACID, PHYTONADIONE (SUPER VITAMIN K), MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, SILICA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDE, CARBOMER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, METHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C)
Directions from packaging:For best results apply a sufficient amount on the desired area twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. 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-100 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TRIETHANOLAMINECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
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
IRON OXIDESCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
ETHOXYDIGLYCOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATEData gaps
Data: Limited
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSENone 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)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen TRIETHANOLAMINE, IRON OXIDES

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 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 METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, 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 WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIMETHICONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CARBOMER
Not suspected to be persistent PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)

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 IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Classified as medium human health priority TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER, STEARIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CARBOMER, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-100 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN

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 STEARIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, CARBOMER

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, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-100 STEARATE
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 PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel MINERAL OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
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 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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, TRIETHANOLAMINE