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Image Skincare Body Spa Facial Bronzing Creme
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunless tanning
Made byImage Skincare by Image Skincare
Data last updatedJuly 2009
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Image Skincare Body Spa Facial Bronzing Creme

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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: WATER (AQUA), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, CETYL OCTANOATE, L-ASCORBIC ACID, ERYTHRULOSE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-60, SORBITAN STEARATE, PALMITIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, ETHYLEXYGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE CLYCOL, PINEAPPLE EXTRACT (ORGANIC) , HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SQUALANE.
Directions from packaging:Exfoliate with Total Facial Cleanser. Apply walnut size application of Facial Bronzing Crème to the face like a lotion, blending thoroughly. Allow to penetrate a few minutes before applying Image Sun Moisturizer for daily protection. Wash hands thoroughly after application.

Where to purchase
Image Skincarehttp://www.imageskincare.com
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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
POLYSORBATE-60Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
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
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
SORBITAN STEARATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
PALMITIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACTUse restrictions
Data: Limited
CETYL OCTANOATENone Identified
Data: None
ERYTHRULOSENone Identified
Data: Limited
ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
PINEAPPLE EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SQUALANENone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
L-ASCORBIC ACID		Data gaps
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 PALMITIC ACID
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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 skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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, POLYSORBATE-60, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SQUALANE, SORBITAN STEARATE, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful DIMETHICONE

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, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-60, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative SQUALANE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin SORBITAN STEARATE, PALMITIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, POLYSORBATE-60, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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 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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
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, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-60, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SQUALANE, GLYCERIN, ERYTHRULOSE, CETYL OCTANOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ANANAS SATIVUS (PINEAPPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

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

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT