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Nutra Luxe Cherry Luscious Lip Plumper
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typelip plumper
Made byNutra Luxe by Nutra Luxe M.D.
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Nutra Luxe M.D. | Nutra Luxe | Nutra Luxe Cherry Luscious Lip Plumper

Nutra Luxe Cherry Luscious Lip Plumper

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
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: LECITHIN, VITAMIN K, NIACIN, GINKO BILOBA, GINSENG, DECAMETHYL CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL (ACTIVE), VANILLA FLAVOR
Directions from packaging:Lecithin, Vitamin K, Niacin, Ginko Biloba, Ginseng, Decamethyl Cyclopentasiloxane, Polydimethylsiloxane, MenthoxyPropanediol (active), Vanilla Flavor

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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
LECITHINMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
VITAMIN KCancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE
POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE		None Identified
Data: Limited
GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE)
GINKO BILOBA		None Identified
Data: Fair
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG)None Identified
Data: Fair
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA)
VANILLA FLAVOR		None Identified
Data: Limited
NIACINNone Identified
Data: Fair


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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen VITAMIN K
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative NIACIN, LECITHIN
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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 LECITHIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful NIACIN
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity VITAMIN K

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 VITAMIN K, NIACIN, LECITHIN, DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available LECITHIN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative LECITHIN
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin NIACIN

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)
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 NIACIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VITAMIN K, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA), PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG), GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE), DIMETHYL POLYSILOXANE

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications LECITHIN