| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial moisturizer / treatment; oil controller |
| Made by | DDF by HDS Cosmetics Lab, Inc. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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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: | Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Isostearate, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Propylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Lactic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Silica Dimethicone Silylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-4, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Trideceth-9, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. |
| Directions from packaging: | -Apply evenly before sun exposure and additionally as needed.-Consult a doctor before using on children under six months of age. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| PEG-4 LAURATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-4 DILAURATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-4 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TRIDECETH-9 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | Occupational hazards | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PENTYLENE GLYCOL | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SILICA DIMETHICONE SILYLATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| DIMETHICONOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 | |
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) |
| 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) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-4 LAURATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-4 DILAURATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, ETHYLPARABEN | |
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 a low human health priority | LACTIC ACID | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | TRIDECETH-9 | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PEG-4 LAURATE, PEG-4 DILAURATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-4, METHYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-4 LAURATE, PEG-4 DILAURATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-4, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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. |
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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 | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SODIUM HYALURONATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIDECETH-9, STEARYL ALCOHOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-4 LAURATE, PEG-4 DILAURATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, LACTIC ACID, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, 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. |
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| 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) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SILICA DIMETHICONE SILYLATE | |
| 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 | BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, DIMETHICONOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | 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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | 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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | LACTIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| 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, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, LACTIC ACID, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-4 DILAURATE, PEG-4 LAURATE | |
