| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | hormonal cream |
| Made by | philosophy by BioTech Research Laboratories |
| 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: | Water (Aqua), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tris (Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra Di T Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methlyproprional, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol |
| Directions from packaging: | apply a generous amount to skin with fingertips, and massage in gently with a soothing, circular motion to allow the warm, bright floral scent of summer grace to lightly penetrate the skin. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHLYPROPRIONAL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GERANIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HYDROXYCITRONELLAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| HEXYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: None |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CAPRIC/CAPRYLIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| 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 | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
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 | LIMONENE | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
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 | HEXYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LILIAL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
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) |
| Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans | LILIAL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LIMONENE, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZYL SALICYLATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, HEXYL CINNAMAL, PHENOXYETHANOL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, LINALOOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GERANIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE | |
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 | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LILIAL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIMONENE | |
| 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) | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, GERANIOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, LILIAL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | LIMONENE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, LIMONENE | |
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) |
| 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, STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM ASCORBYL TOCOPHERYL PHOSPHATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, XANTHAN GUM, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LINALOOL, ISOCETYL STEAROYL STEARATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LILIAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, 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 | |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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 - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | GERANIOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, LILIAL | |
| 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 - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LIMONENE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, DIMETHICONE | |
