| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | after sun product |
| Made by | Hawaiian Tropic by Tanning Research Labs |
| 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, Glycerin, Diisobutyl Adipate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth 10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Carica Papaya (Papya), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Flower Extract, Colocasia Antiquorum Root Extract, Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passionflower) Flower Extract, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Acetyl L Tyrosine, Disodium Edetate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake (CI 15985), Fragrance |
| Directions from packaging: | Do not spray directly on face. Apply generously and evenly to exposed skin. Reapply often. Use in well ventilated areas. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsThis product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. For external use only When using this product: Do not spray directly onto face Keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Use only as directed. Do not puncture or incinerate. Contents under pressure. Do not store at temperature above 120°F. Stop use and ask doctor if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Flammable. Do not spray near heat, flame, or while smoking. Avoid long term storage above 40°C (104°F). Sun Alert: Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective clothing and using sunscreens may reduce the risks of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) RETINYL ACETATE (VITAMIN A) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| 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 |
| YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE | Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: None |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HYDROGENATED LECITHIN | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM RIBOFLAVIN PHOSPHATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM EDTA DISODIUM EDETATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| DICETYL PHOSPHATE | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA) CARICA PAPAYA (PAPYA) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) EXTACT MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FLOWER EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (PASSIONFLOWER) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ACETYL TYROSINE ACETYL L TYROSINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
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 reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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 human case studies show possible immune effects | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | YELLOW 6 ALUMINUM LAKE |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE), SODIUM RIBOFLAVIN PHOSPHATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Classified as a low human health priority | GLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, WATER | |
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 | |
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) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SODIUM RIBOFLAVIN PHOSPHATE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE), THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CARBOMER, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM RIBOFLAVIN PHOSPHATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, WATER | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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 irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ACETYL TYROSINE, CARICA PAPAYA (PAPAYA), CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, COLOCASIA ANTIQUORUM (COCOYAM) ROOT EXTRACT, DICETYL PHOSPHATE, DIISOBUTYL ADIPATE, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) EXTACT, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FLOWER EXTRACT, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA (GUAVA) FRUIT EXTRACT, RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE), SODIUM RIBOFLAVIN PHOSPHATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | |
| 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 | BUTYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Safety unknown for products that may be inhaled | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | HYDROGENATED LECITHIN |
| 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, RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | |
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) |
| 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 ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, 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 - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
