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Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesunless tanning
Made byGolden Sol by Golden Sol
Data last updatedJanuary 2011
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Report for Golden Sol | Golden Sol | Golden Sol Nature's Tan 12% DHA

Golden Sol Nature's Tan 12% DHA

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other LOW concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
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: Aqua (pH balanced distilled water), dihydroxy acetone (DHA), aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) gel, oleo europea (extra virgin olive) oil, glycerin (vegetable derived), helianthus annus (sunflower) oil, organic caramel color, erythrulose, cecropia obstusa bark extract (natural slimming agent), cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, centella asiatica (gotu kola) extract, echinacea augustifolia (echinacea)extract, calendula officinalis (marigold) extract, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf (white tea) extract, glucono delta-lactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate
Directions from packaging:To be used in a sunless tanning machine.

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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
DIHYDROXYACETONEMultiple, additive exposure sources, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF (WHITE TEA) EXTRACT
Use restrictions
Data: Fair
SODIUM BENZOATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GELDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ERYTHRULOSENone Identified
Data: Limited
CECROPIA OBTUSIFOLIA BARK EXTRACT
CECROPIA OBSTUSA BARK EXTRACT (NATURAL SLIMMING AGENT)
None Identified
Data: None
CETEARYL OLIVATENone Identified
Data: None
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
ECHINACEA AUGUSTIFOLIA (ECHINACEA)EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (MARIGOLD) EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
SORBITAN OLIVATENone Identified
Data: None
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
OLEO EUROPEA (EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE) OIL
None Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
None Identified
Data: Fair
CARAMEL
(ORGANIC)
None Identified
Data: Limited
CALCIUM GLUCONATENone Identified
Data: Fair
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACTData gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
WATER
(DISTILLED)
Innocuous
Data: Robust


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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SODIUM BENZOATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, DIHYDROXYACETONE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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 SODIUM BENZOATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CARAMEL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available DIHYDROXYACETONE

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)
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 ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, SORBITAN OLIVATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT, CECROPIA OBTUSIFOLIA BARK EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCERIN, ERYTHRULOSE, ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, CETEARYL OLIVATE, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CARAMEL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM GLUCONATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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)
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes DIHYDROXYACETONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
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, SODIUM BENZOATE