| Score | |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | tanning oil |
| Made by | Hawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| 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 | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Active Ingredients: Avobenzone (0.5%), Octocrylene (1%), Oxybenzone (0.5%) (Sunscreen)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Dihydroxyacetone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mineral Oil, Sucrose Polysoyate, Sucrose Polybehenate, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui Nut) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract, Fucus Vesiculosis Extract, Ethyl Macadamiate, Tocopheryl, Malic Acid, Caramel, Erythrulose, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ubiquinone, Ethyhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Mirystate, Glyceryl Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Propylparaben, Dimethicone, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Phenoxyethanol, Triethanolamine, Ceteth 10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Tyrosine, Amyl Acetate, Soluble Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Silica, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract |
| Directions from packaging: | Shake well. Apply generously before sun exposure. Children under six months of age: ask a doctor. Reapply frequently and after towel drying, swimming or perspiring. Other Information: May stain some fabrics. Store at room temperature only. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only. When using this product Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. Stop use and ask a doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | |
| OXYBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) | |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| DIHYDROXYACETONE | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| MALIC ACID | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE | Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| OCTOCRYLENE (Active Ingredient) | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) | |
| CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| TOCOPHEROL TOCOPHERYL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified | |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT | Use restrictions | |
| AVOBENZONE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (BENZOIC ACID, 4-T-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID, BENZALDEHYDE, P-ANISIC ACID, ACETOPHENONE, DIBENZOYLMETHANE), Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) | |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE ETHYHEXYL PALMITATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE ISOPROPYL MIRYSTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| AMYL ACETATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | |
| SUCROSE POLYSOYATE | None Identified | |
| SUCROSE POLYBEHENATE | None Identified | |
| FUCUS VESICULOSIS (BLADDERWRACK) EXTRACT FUCUS VESICULOSIS EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| ETHYL MACADAMIATE | None Identified | |
| ERYTHRULOSE | None Identified | |
| HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/ SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER | None Identified | |
| UBIQUINONE | None Identified | |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER | None Identified | |
| DICETYL PHOSPHATE | None Identified | |
| ACETYL TYROSINE | None Identified | |
| SOLUBLE COLLAGEN | None Identified | |
| PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA (PAGODATREE) FLOWER EXTRACT PLUMERIA ACUTIFOLIA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT PSIDIUM GUAJAVA FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | |
| ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI NUT) SEED OIL | None Identified | |
| CARAMEL | None Identified | |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | None Identified | |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | None Identified | |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | |
| ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | Data gaps | |
| WATER | Innocuous |
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, TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AVOBENZONE | |
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 developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | AMYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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, AVOBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, MALIC ACID, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, AVOBENZONE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SQUALANE, SORBITOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OXYBENZONE | |
| Found to be persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife | OCTOCRYLENE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
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 expected to be toxic or harmful | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, DIMETHICONE, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, SORBITOL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYSORBATE-60, PHENOXYETHANOL, MALIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SQUALANE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, OCTOCRYLENE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLPARABEN, AVOBENZONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show no adverse broad systemic effects at high doses | OXYBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, AMYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SQUALANE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SORBITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-60, PHENOXYETHANOL, PETROLATUM, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, OXYBENZONE, OCTOCRYLENE, METHYLPARABEN, MALIC ACID, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIHYDROXYACETONE, CARBOMER, CARAMEL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLPARABEN, AVOBENZONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMYL ACETATE, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | MALIC ACID, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | AMYL ACETATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, 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) |
| Does not produces excess reactive oxygen species or other harmful biochemical changes. | OXYBENZONE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTOCRYLENE, 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Safe for use as a pH adjuster, insufficient data to support safety of other uses, according to industry safety panel | MALIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MALIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, MALIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |