| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; body wash / cleanser |
| Made by | Avon by Avon Products, Inc. |
| Data last updated | June 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | WATER/EAU, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, POLYSORBATE 20, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, SACCHAROMYCES/CALCIUM FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/IRON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/POTASSIUM FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/SILICON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT, GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA EXTRACT, XYMENYNIC ACID, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, AGAR, CORN STARCH/ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER, BENZOPHENONE-4, MENTHYL LACTATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, MICA/CI 77019, TITANIUM DIOXIDE/CI 77891, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN/CI 77289, ULTRAMARINES/CI 77007, IRON OXIDES, EXT VIOLET 2/CI 60730, BLUE 1/CI 42090 |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXT VIOLET 2/CI 60730 | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| SULISOBENZONE BENZOPHENONE-4 | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE 1/CI 42090 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| IRON OXIDES | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| XIMENYNIC ACID XYMENYNIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| PHOSPHORIC ACID | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ECLIPTA PROSTRATA (FALSE DAISY) EXTRACT ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CORN STARCH/ ACRYLAMIDE/ SODIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ MAGNESIUM FERMENT | None Identified | Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| AGAR | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MENTHYL LACTATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ CALCIUM FERMENT | None Identified | Data: None |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ POTASSIUM FERMENT | None Identified | Data: None |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ SILICON FERMENT | None Identified | Data: None |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1, IRON OXIDES | |
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 | |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
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 | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Limited evidence of nervous system toxicity | SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT | |
| 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 | XIMENYNIC ACID, WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SULISOBENZONE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | METHYLPARABEN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, MENTHYL LACTATE, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, MICA, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT | |
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 | WATER, IRON OXIDES, POLYSORBATE-20, MICA, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | XIMENYNIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, SULISOBENZONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, MENTHYL LACTATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, AGAR | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ COPPER FERMENT, PHOSPHORIC ACID, FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT | |
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 | PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SACCHAROMYCES/ MANGANESE FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/ IRON FERMENT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, AGAR | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES | |
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 | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | XIMENYNIC ACID | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SULISOBENZONE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MICA, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, MENTHYL LACTATE, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DISODIUM EDTA, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, AGAR | |
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 | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | PHOSPHORIC ACID | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| No workplace limits set | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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 | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredients | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
