Tan-Luxe The Water, Light to Medium (2017 formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the Tan-Luxe The Water, Light to Medium (2017 formulation) product label collected on December 20, 2017 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Tan-Luxe The Water, Light to Medium (2017 formulation) is 6.
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Data last updated: December 2017
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
AQUA (WATER), DIHYDROXYACETONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, ASCORBIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED SILK, LECITHIN, CAFFEINE, PALMITOYL CARNITINE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, GLYCERETH-26, PANTHENOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), LIMONENE, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, BENZOIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, DEHYDROACETIC ACID.
Directions from packaging:
Spray liberally onto dry skin, saturating the skin. Blend lightly with a tanning mitt using large circular motions from head to toe, lightly covering hands, elbows and feet last. Thoroughly wash hands after use.
Warnings from packaging:
We advise a patch test is done 24 hours prior to use. Do not apply on broken, irritated or sensitive skin. Avoid contact with eyes. If a reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately and seek medical advice. Does not contain sunscreen and will not protect against sun exposure.
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