Glow Head to Toe Self-Tanning Towelettes, Medium to Dark Skin (old formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER)	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Cancer, Use restrictions, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE, NITROSAMINES)	Data: Fair
FRAGRANCE PARFUM	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology	Data: Fair
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Neurotoxicity, Ecotoxicology	Data: Fair
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE METHYCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	Use restrictions, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Ecotoxicology, Cancer	Data: Limited
DIHYDROXYACETONE	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Allergies/immunotoxicity	Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)	Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
BENZOIC ACID	Use restrictions, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
GLYCERIN	Use restrictions	Data: Good
CITRIC ACID	Use restrictions	Data: Good
DEHYDROACETIC ACID	Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Water, Dihydroxy Acetone, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol Acetate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Methychloroisothiazolinone, 2 Bromo 2 Nitropropane 1, 3 Diol

Directions from packaging:

Preparation: Make sure skin is dry and free of any lotions, make-up or perfume. Open lid and remove towelette. Unfold towelette and apply in a circular motion on the body. Wash hands immediately. Close lid to maintain freshness. Allow product to dry completely before putting on clothing. Allow 4-5 hours before showering to allow for deeper penetration and better results. For a darker tan, reapply after 4-6 hours. To maintain your tan, use 2-3 times per week.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Irritating to eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Not to be used on children. If irritation occurs, discontinue use immediately. Dispose towelettes in trash receptacle (do not flush). Product does not contain sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning mat cause skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects even if you do not burn.

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