| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | tanning oil |
| Made by | Ocean Potion by Sun & Skin Care Research, Inc. |
| Data last updated | November 1999 |
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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: Octinoxate (3%), Octisalate (2%) Inactive Ingredients: Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol, Caramel, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Carbomer, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract, Honey Extract, Tilia Cordata (Linden) Extract, Disodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl, Butyl, Ethyl, Propyl, Isobutylparaben |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply generously. Reapply often for optimum results especially after prolonged swimming, exercise or towel drying. Shake well. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not use on children under 6 months of age without the advice of a physician. Keep out or reach of children. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| OCTINOXATE (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 |  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 |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | 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 |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| OCTISALATE (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| POLYISOBUTENE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| SORBITAN OLEATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) EXTRACT ARCTIUM LAPPA ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| TILIA CORDATA (LINDEN) EXTRACT TILIA CORDATA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DICHLOROPHENYL IMIDAZOLDIOXOLAN ETHYL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARAMEL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HONEY EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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 developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| 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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | OCTINOXATE, BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, PROPYLPARABEN, OCTISALATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 persistent | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE, OCTISALATE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, POLYISOBUTENE, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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, SORBITAN OLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CARAMEL | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POLYISOBUTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OCTISALATE, OCTINOXATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, HONEY EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT | |
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) |
| 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 | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | SORBITAN OLEATE, OCTISALATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYISOBUTENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, HONEY EXTRACT, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, CARAMEL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 OLEATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, CARBOMER, DISODIUM EDTA, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT, DICHLOROPHENYL IMIDAZOLDIOXOLAN, TILIA CORDATA (LINDEN) EXTRACT, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT, HONEY EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARAMEL, ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) EXTRACT, 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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. | OCTISALATE | |
| 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. | OCTINOXATE, 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 | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) EXTRACT | |
