According to the Mayo Clinic (source listed below), one of the ways to avoid cancer is to avoid exposure to environmental toxins. Your liver filters every substance you ingest, inhale or apply to your skin. In that regard, the focus of Coastal Classic Creations is the complete omission of any ingredient with cell damaging potential.  Outlined here is the rationale for our use or non-use of ingredients:

INGREDIENTS NOT USED BY COASTAL CLASSIC CREATIONS AND SUPPORTING DATA

It should be noted that the percentages that follow represent trace levels of toxicants; however, Coastal Classic Creations has taken that information and has coupled that with the information of each element to make its decision not to use the following items in its ingredient deck:

ACRYLIC POLYMERS

Acrylic polymers are urethane based acids.  They impart water resistance in skin care formulations; providing transfer resistance and long-lasting rub off resistance in skin care formulations; improve dispersability of pigments and actives; providing durable hold and high humidity resistance in hair care formulations; provide high stiffness and a glossy clear film in hair care formulations.  Clinical laboratory testing link acrylic polymers (of which they are over 753 different varieties) to skin, respiratory, and eye irritation.

BENZYL BENZOATE

Plasticizer used as a constituent in dye-carrier formulations, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in fragrance formulations.

BISMUTH OXYCHLORIDE

Arsenic: 0.0002 %
Lead: 0.001 %
Mercury: 0.0001 %

BORON NITRIDE

Boron Nitride is a nanoparticle with a molecular weight of 24.82 and a micron size of 10 to 100 nanometers. Here are the metallic debris contents of boron nitride:

Arsenic: 0.00009 %
Lead: 0.00009 %
Mercury: 0.00009 %
Physical
INCI Name: Boron Nitride
Oil Absorption: 96 g/100g
Particle Size - Average: 47 μm
Surface Area, m2/g: 0.82

DIMETHICONE

Dimethicone and Methicone are silicone based polymers. The only difference between these two polymers is that the repeating unit of Dimethicone contains two methyl groups, while the repeating unit of Methicone contains one methyl group. Other Dimethicone and Methicone based polymers that may be used in cosmetics include Amino Bispropyl Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Amodimethicone Hydroxystearate, Behenoxy Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, C24-28 Alkyl Dimethicone, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Cetearyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Dimethoxysilyl Ethylenediaminopropyl Dimethicone, Hexyl Methicone, Hydroxypropyldimethicone, Stearamidopropyl Dimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Stearyl Methicone, Stearyl Dimethicone and Vinyl Dimethicone.

Chemical Content of Dimethicone and Titanium Dioxide Combined
Arsenic: 0 - 0.00009 %
Lead: 0 - 0.0009 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.00009 %
Particle Size: 0.02 - 0.03 μm

L-ASCORBIC ACID

L-Ascorbic acid (also known as sodium ascorbyl phosphate) is cosmetic powder.  CIR Safety Review: The CIR Expert Panel noted that Ascorbic Acid was not genotoxic in most of the assay systems, but did yield a positive response in a few assay systems.

Content:  Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

According to California Proposition 65 identifying products with levels of lead, magnesium stearate has been found by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

CARMINE

Antimony: 0 - 0.0001 %
Arsenic: 0 - 0.00009 %
Lead: 0 - 0.0009 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.00009 %

GLYCOLIC ACID

Total Acid-70.0 – 72.0 %
Sodium Chloride-< 0.1%
Formic Acid-100 ppm
Formaldehyde-20 ppm
Methoxyacetic Acid-125 ppm
Iron, as Fe-3 ppm
Heavy Metals-10 ppm

GREEN TEA BOTANICAL EXTRACT

 

Appearance:  Light Yellow Liquid
Caffeine: 2.5%-4.5%
Microbial Plate Count: Less than 100 organisms per gram
Odor: Characteristic
Preservative: Phenonip
pH: 4.0-6.5 at 25 degrees C
Solubility: Soluble in any proportion in water
Theobromine: .02%-.06%;
Theophylline: .20%-.50%

Phenonip Contains: Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben

Mixture of parabens in Phenoxyethanol

MAGNESIUM MYRISTATE: CHEMICAL NAME-MAGNESIUM SALT, TETRADECANOIC ACID

Magnesium Myristate is the magnesium salt of myristic acid. The National Library of Medicine gives the skin irritant results for myristic acid at:
toxnet.nlm.nih.gov and for the carcinogenic connection to magnesium salt at:
toxnet.nlm.nih.gov and enter "magnesium salt" in the box.

MICA METALLIC OXIDES

The mica group represents 34 phyllosilicate minerals that have a layered or platy texture. The commercially important micas are muscovite and phlogopite. Mica sheets are also transparent to opaque, resilient, reflective, refractive, dielectric, chemically inert, insulating, lightweight, and hydrophilic. Mica also is stable when exposed to electricity, light, moisture, and extreme temperatures.

Just as with iron oxides, mica is found naturally occurring on our planet. In cosmetics, mica platelets are coated with metal oxide of nano-particles with a high refraction index such as titanium oxide to give them their pearlescent glow.

The Code of Federal Regulations as of 12-15-08 has exempted mica from certification and has put mica specifications and requirements into the hands of the manufacturers. This leaves quite a bit of room for unfiltrated mica to enter the cosmetics industry. For more information, please click on the following link:

http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov

Please review the Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System (CCRIS) - Carcinogenicity and mutagenicity test results for over 8,000 chemicals website, a service of the United States Library of Medicine. This outstanding website provides comprehensive data at:

toxnet.nlm.nih.gov

Here are the chemical components for cosmetic mica. It should be noted that any cosmetic with glitter has mica in it and any cosmetic with refraction or reflexive qualities has mica in it.

Arsenic: 0 - 0.0002 %
Lead: 0 - 0.0019 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.00009 %

The fundamental problem surrounding mica also comes from its probable route to human exposure via the respiratory system.

PHENOXYETHANOL Phenoxyethanol, commonly found in mascara and perfume, is a solvent for inks, resins and cellulose acetate and its use as a perfume fixative(2) can expose the general population through dermal contact and inhalation of vapor(SRC). It has the following human health effects:

SYMPTOMATOLOGY: 1. CENTRAL NERVOUS DEPRESSION ... 2. NO HYPOCALCEMIC TETANY OR METABOLIC ACIDOSIS ... 3. NAUSEA, VOMITING, & SOMETIMES DIARRHEA. 4. PROMINENT HEADACHE. LATER ABDOMINAL & LUMBAR PAIN & COSTOVERTEBRAL ANGLE TENDERNESS. 5. TRANSIENT POLYURIA & THEN OLIGURIA, PROGRESSING TO ANURIA. 6. ACUTE RENAL FAILURE ... 7. LESS CRITICAL PATHOLOGICAL LESIONS MAY APPEAR IN BRAIN, LUNGS, LIVER, MENINGES & HEART. /ETHYLENE GLYCOL/
See the following link for more information: toxnet.nlm.nih.gov

SERECITE MICA

Sericite is a fine grained mica, either muscovite, illite, or paragonite. Here are the components of serecite mica:

Arsenic: 0.0003 %
Lead: 0.002 %
Mercury: 0.0001 %
CAS #: 12001262
EINECS #: 3101276
INCI Name: Mica
Loss on Drying: 0 - 1 %
Particle Size - Average: 3 - 5 micron
Residue - 325 Mesh: 0 - 1 %


POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICA TO COSMETIC ACNE

The average human pore size is 30 micron. The average micron size of mica is 5 to 25 micron, certainly just the right size to wedge into a pore and irritate enough to block it. This is another reason Coastal Classic Creations does not advocate the use of mica in its cosmetics.

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF MICA EYE SHADOWS AND LIPSTICKS

Here are the chemical contents of metallic eye shadows and lipsticks:

Metallic silver eye shadow/lipstick:
Antimony: 0 - 0.0002 %
Arsenic: 0 - 0.0003 %
Barium: 0 - 0.005 %
Cadmium: 0 - 0.0005 %
Chromium: 0 - 0.01 %
Copper: 0 - 0.005 %
Lead: 0 - 0.001 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.0001 %
Mica: 58 - 62 %
Nickel: 0 - 0.005 %
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): 19 - 23 %
Zinc: 0 - 0.005 %

Metallic gold eye shadow/lipstick:

Antimony: 0 - 0.0002 %
Arsenic: 0 - 0.0003 %
Barium: 0 - 0.005 %
Cadmium: 0 - 0.0005 %
Chromium: 0 - 0.01 %
Copper: 0 - 0.005 %
Ferric Oxide (Fe2O3): 1 - 3 %
Lead: 0 - 0.001 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.0001 %
Mica: 55 - 59 %
Nickel: 0 - 0.005 %
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): 34 - 38 %
Zinc: 0 - 0.005 %

TITANIUM DIOXIDE ALSO KNOWN AS 77891

This product is a whitener and is a suspected carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. Titanium dioxide is wrapped around mica platelets to make them sparkle.

Pigments that contribute light-scattering properties to coatings are generally known as white, or hiding, pigments. They act by scattering all wavelengths of light, owing to their relatively high refractive index, so that they are perceived as white by the human eye. They are known as hiding pigments because the scattering of light reduces the probability that light will penetrate through a pigmented film to the substrate.

Titanium dioxide is a chemical compound. The most widely used white pigment is the crystal form of titanium dioxide (TiO2) known as rutile. Rutile has the highest index of refraction (2.76) of any material that can be manufactured in pigment form at a reasonable cost, making it the most common white pigment incorporated into cosmetics.

Other white pigments are zinc oxide (ZnO), zinc sulfide (ZnS), and lithopone, a mixture of barium sulfate (BaSO4) and ZnS.

Micronized Titanium Dioxide is often found in mineral cosmetics. This form of titanium dioxide has a very small particle size (.17 micron) which makes it ideal for sunscreen, loose powder, and pressed powder formulations.

Arsenic: 0.0001 %
Lead: 0.0005 %
Mercury: 0.0001 %
Physical
CAS #: 13463677
Color Index: 77891
EINECS #: 236675
Loss on Drying: 0 - 0.5 %
Oil Absorption: 19 g/100g
Particle Size: 0.17 μm (micron)
Surface Area, m2/g: 10
Please click here for more information www.epa.gov.

ISOSTEARYL NEOPENTANOATE

Although the CIR (Cosmetics Industry Review) Expert Panel noted that the alcohol and the acid resulting from hydrolysis of Isostearyl Neopentanoate ester would be expected to be metabolized along predictable pathways and would not be expected to be converted to metabolites that would result in mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and/or developmental toxicity, the National Library of Medicine lists this ingredient frequently used as an undereye concealer as a known skin and eye irritant. For more information, please visit: chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov.

ZINC OXIDE AND ZINC OXIDE POWDER

Zinc oxide is also a nanoparticle with a particle size of less than 0.2 microns. In order for zinc oxide to be suitable in cosmetics, it must be micronized to turn it into powder. Therefore, if zinc oxide powder is being usd, it is a micronized particle.

Arsenic: 0 - 0.0006 %
Physical Appearance: White powder
Assay: 99 - 100.5 %
CAS #: 1314132
Composition: ZnO
INCI Name: Zinc Oxide
Loss on Ignition: 0 - 1 %
Molecular Weight: 81
Particle Size - Average: 0.19 μm
Stability - Shelf Life (Months): 36

NANO-SIZED ZINC OXIDE

Arsenic: 0 - 0.0004 %
Lead: 0.0049 %
INCI Name: Zinc Oxide Nano-Sized
Particle Size - Average: 0.06 μm (micron)

ZINC OXIDE COATED WITH DIMETHICONE (USED IN SUNSCREENS)

Zinc oxide is a naturally occurring mineral. Here are the constituent ingredients for zinc oxide, zinc oxide powder, zinc oxide coated with dimethicone to create UV refraction:

CAS #: 1314132
EINECS #: 2152225
INCI Name: Zinc Oxide (and) Dimethicone
Particle Size - Average: 2.8 μm (micron), nano-sized particle
pH: 7.5
Stability - Shelf Life (Months): 36
Stability - Storage Temperature: 41 - 77 °F
Surface Area, m2/g: 10 - 70

TALC

Chemical Content Arsenic: 0.0002 %
Lead: 0.001 %
INCI Name: Talc
Particle Size: 2 - 4 μm (micron)
pH: 7

PROPYLENE GLYCOL AND ITS POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Eye:
Causes mild eye irritation. Contact may cause irritation, tearing, and burning pain.
Skin:
Causes moderate skin irritation. Contact with the skin may cause erythema, dryness, and defatting.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. May cause hemoglobinuric nephrosis. May cause changes in surface EEG.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Exposure to large doses may cause central nervous system depression. Chronic ingestion may cause lactic acidosis and possible seizures.
For more information, please click on the following link from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health: www.cdc.gov

MANGANESE VIOLET (also known as METHYL VIOLET)

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF MANGANESE VIOLET
Arsenic: 0 - 0.0003 %
Lead: 0 - 0.002 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.0001 %

Mutagenicity studies on this pigment are positive. See www.journalarchive.jst.go.jp.

CHROMIUM GREEN

Pursuant to the State of California, Environmental Protection Agency List referenced below, Chromium Green is directly linked to cancer.
CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF CHROMIUM GREEN
Arsenic: 0 - 0.0003 %
Lead: 0 - 0.002 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.0001 %

FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Arsenic: 0.0003 %
Iron: 33 - 39 %
Lead: 0.002 %
Mercury: 0.0001 %
Nickel: 0.02 %
Water Insoluble Substances: 97 %

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF UNFILTERED OXIDES

Antimony: 0 - 0.0002 %
Arsenic: 0 - 0.0003 %
Barium: 0 - 0.005 %
Cadmium: 0 - 0.0005 %
Chromium: 0 - 0.01 %
Copper: 0 - 0.005 %
Lead: 0 - 0.001 %
Mercury: 0 - 0.0001 %
Mica: 51 - 55 %
Nickel: 0 - 0.005 %
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2): 35 - 39 %
Zinc: 0 - 0.005 %

ALPHA LIPOIC ACID

Here we are referring to alpha lipoic acid as a form of powder used in cosmeceutical applications as an antioxidant anti-aging product with a suggested level in formulations 0.5 –1% of topical formulation such as a cream or a lotion.

Arsenic: 0.0001 %
Heavy Metals: 0.002 %
Lead: 0.001 %

BAMBOO SILK POWDER-Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract

Components: Hydrated silica : 96 %, which is a form of silicon dioxide
Bamboo contains deposits of silica in the cell walls of the stem.

ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) POWDER

Levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and heavy metals in rice-derived cosmetic powder:

Micron size:  It is a cross-linked, non swelling rice starch with a particle size of 7 - 11 micron diameter.

Heavy Metals: Less than 10 parts per million

This is a cross-linked, non-swelling rice starch, boil-proofed, hydrophilic, with high absorption strength, particle size between 7 – 11 micron diameter, limited water content of max.
5,0 % and low total plate count (max. 100 CFU/g)
Applications include:  all types of emulsions as moisturizer, causes a clear mattifying effect and a very fine skin feeling. For quality improvement of loose and compact powders.

FD&C RED 27

Coastal Classic Creations will not make cherry red or bright red lipstick since the main constituent ingredient is FD&C Red 27 with the lead levels annotated below. Although the lead in lipstick claim was bantered about as a "hoax", if the lipstick contained FD&C Red 27, here are the metallic debris levels:

Arsenic: 0.0003 %
Dye: 24 %
Heavy Metals: 0.003 %
Lead: 0.002 %
Mercury: 0.0001 %

FD&C RED CONNECTION TO CANCER

Please reference the State of California website regarding FD&C Red colorants and their connection to cancer.

IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA AND DIAZOLIDINYL UREA Also known as GERMABEN, GERMALL II, and Germall 115

At slightly over 10 degrees Centigrade, Germall 115 releases formaldehyde. The American Academy of Dermatology lists this well-known cosmetic preservative as the primary cause of contact dermatitis. Please go to the American Academy of Dermatology for more information.

CHEMICAL COMPONENTS OF GERMABEN, GERMALL II

Propylene Glycol-56%
Diazolidinyl urea-30%
Methylparaben-11%
Propylparaben-3%

PARABENS

For more information regarding parabens, please view the Environmental Protection Agency's current findings at:
www.epa.gov

PEARL POWDER

Pearl SL is made from refined powder of high quality fresh water pearl, by hydrolyzing pure pearl through proprietary
chemical process to remove most of the calcium carbonate while extracting the active ingredients of 14-18 amino acids and
the minerals. The amino acids that are usually present in hydrolyzed pearl are as follows: Aspartic acid, Threonine, Serine,
Glutamic acid, Glycine, Alanine, Cysteine, Valine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Lysine,
Histidine, Arginine, Proline and Tryptophan.

HYDROLYZED SILK POWDER

Hydrolyzed silk powder is a combination of silk fibroin and silk sericin with the following levels of metallic debris:

External appearance    Light yellow, liable to deliquesce    Powder in light white or light
Lose weight in dry(%)     <=5
Burnt remnant(%)    <=4
PH       5--7
Total nitrogen(%)     >=14
Residue on Ignition(%)       <=3.5
Heavy metals(BE account with Pb), mg/kg      <=20
Arsenic(BE account with As), mg/kg       <=2
The germ total amount(cfu/g)    <30    <=100

RICE SILK POWDER

Coastal Classic Creations does not use rice silk powder due to its heavy metal content and its average particle size of 3 micron. Its pH content also qualifies it as a skin irritant.

Appearance: White to yellow 200 mesh size powder
Odor: Characteristic odor
pH (1% solution): 5.0 – 7.5
Heavy Metals: <10 ppm
Extraction Method: Powdered silk of the silkworm cocoon.
Constituents: Aspartate, glutamate, serine, glycine, threonine, alanine, arginine, leucine, valine, methionine, phenylanine, isoleucine, cystine, tyrosine, lysine and praline

MAGNESIUM STEARATE

Pursuant to California Proposition 65:

California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute: Magnesium stearate

TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS; NATURAL VITAMIN E; D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL; DL-A -TOCOPHEROL; DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL; VITAMIN E; TOCOPHERYL

Also known as DL-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, DL-alpha-tocopherol acetate, all-rac-alphatocopherol acetate, racemic 5,7,8-trimethyltocol acetate

Chemical Content
Lead: 0.0002 %
Physical
CAS #: 7695912
EINECS #: 2317100
INCI Name: Tocopheryl Acetate
Molecular Weight: 472.8
Stability - Shelf Life (Months): 36

For more information regarding Tocopherol and Vitamin E Acetate, please consult the following link: www.epa.gov. and the Mayo Clinic at www.mayoclinic.com.

INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE PRODUCT LINE OF COASTAL CLASSIC CREATIONS

USAGE OF MINERALS IN COSMETICS

Minerals are a major component of our planet. There are vital minerals that sustain life, such as calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and phosphorus. However, there are minerals that can also cause serious harm to life and our environment. Elements such as lead, mercury, antimony, and arsenic are all minerals. While these mineral metals are indeed "natural", they carry with them risks not only for our environment, but also for our health should they enter the bloodstream through the skin. While these levels of toxicity remain challenged and questioned, only scientific evidence can provide the real answers consumers need to make personal care choices.

IRON OXIDES

There are two types of iron oxides: Synthetic and Natural-Natural iron oxides (those found naturally occurring in nature) consist of one or more ferrous or ferric oxides, and impurities, such as manganese, clay, or organics, such as lead and mercury.

Synthetic, cosmetic grade iron oxides are natural oxides that have been filtered free of impurities. The word "synthetic" refers to the process of filtration of the oxide. There are many "degrees" of filtered synthetic iron oxides. We purchase ferric oxide produced in the United States, which has been filtered clean of lead, arsenic, nickel, mercury, and metallic debris. There is a total absence of oversized particles in our iron oxides.

In addition, no chemicals are used to filter the oxides, but rather filtration is via a complex heating unit which removes the debris. Once we receive our filtered iron oxides from our suppliers, all colors are blended and created by Coastal Classic Creations, A California Corporation, and no third-party is involved in this blending.

Use of our iron oxides is limited to ingested or topically applied medications and cosmetics. They are safe for contact lens wearers. We use only Iron Oxide Red, Black, and Yellow, which are blended to make the additional colors, such as brown and orange. We use ultramarine blue pigment in "Midnight Sun", "Sparkling Seas", "Kelp", "Acqua", "Coastal Dreams", and "Crystal Waters" eye shadow. Here are the specifications for our iron oxides and ultramarine blue pigment:

Non-Toxic
Approved by the most demanding regulations (USA, Europe, Japan) for those uses in which safety is a must e.g. food packaging, toys, cosmetics
Excellent heat resistance (350ºC), light and weather resistance
Excellent dispersibility
Does not migrate
Excellent alkali resistance
Environmentally-friendly

To summarize, although there are many grades of Iron Oxides, Ultramarines, Pigment, and Inorganic Colorants, many are used in cosmetics unregulated and unmonitored exempt from scrutiny. Coastal Classic Creations uses the highest quality, highest grade, highest rated series of iron oxides and ultramarine blue pigment available on the market today with the greatest purity available. We use only four colors, Red, Black, Yellow, and Blue, and from there we create the limited, but we believe beautiful, colors we achieve. Although cosmetic pigments come in varying colors and hues, not all are pure, not all are true oxides, and not all filtered.

Shelf Life of Iron Oxides and Pigment - Unlimited

MICRON SIZES OF COASTAL CLASSIC CREATIONS IRON OXIDES

Nanotechnology is the field of applied science dealing with structures 100 nanometers or smaller.

We include the following information regarding micron size of our iron oxides:

Fine particles, which can pass transdermally (through the skin) range between 100 and 2500 nanometers. Ultrafine particles, which can also pass transdermally, are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers.

1 micron=1000 nanometers

The average size of our iron oxides is 45 micron or 45000 nanometers.

Iron Oxides=On average, 0 (min) to 0.1% (max) of Iron Oxides powder is retained by a 45 micron mesh - No. 325, the result being pure pigment.

Since the average human pore size is 30 micron, iron oxide at 45 micron cannot pass through, nor lodge in the skin.

COSMETIC GRADE CLAY USED BY COASTAL CLASSIC CREATIONS

We have provided an outstanding link which thoroughly explains the composition of clays. For more information, please go to the United States Geological Survey's website at:

www.minerals.usgs.gov

Specifications
Color- Off White to Brownish White
Odor- Flat
Mesh Size- US #100 Mesh
Moisture- 1-2%
pH - 6.0
Bulk Density (lb/cu.ft) - 25.3
Shelf Life - 4 to 5 years

PARTICLE SIZE AND INFORMATION FOR CLAYS USED BY COASTAL CLASSIC CREATIONS

French Green Clay (Cosmetic Grade)
Shelf life- Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)
Specifications
Color- Light green with soft gray hue
Odor- Flat
Mesh Size- US #80 Mesh
Bulk Density (gm/20ml) 6.6
Total Ash- 79.8
pH- 7.75
*Not classified as a human carcinogen

French Green Clay also sometimes traded as Sea Clay is by far one of the most commonly used mineral skin clays found throughout our global community. Green clay owes its coloration to two very important factors, which ultimately decide a good quality clay from a poor quality clay. They are, iron oxides, and decomposed plant matter. Unlike other clays where key elements work in symbiosis off of each other, French Green contains several elements which act as their own "body". In French Green Clay, each element is responsible for working the outer epidermis (skin) in its own way and in dispensing their biological constituents as best as possible. French Green Clay is quarry mined from deposits that can range anywhere from 100 feet to several thousand feet. This depends on the health and vitality of the land it is on and how far a producer will have to go to find the right clay with the right color and consistency. From here it is mined an brought out into the sun to remove excess water and moisture and to make it easier to work with. It gets heavily processed (ground) with huge hydraulic crushers and then micronized (finely pulverized) with more micro managed, fine mesh equipment. After it is processed, it is laid out in the sun one more time to dry in hopes of removing the final amounts of moisture.

FULLER'S EARTH CLAY (Cosmetic Grade)

Note: Industrial Grade Fuller's Earth Clay is known as Magnesium Aluminum Silicate which is not appropriate for skin use. Coastal Classic Creations uses Cosmetic Grade Fuller's Earth Clay with the following specifications:

Shelf life- Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)

Specifications
Color- Off White
Odor- Flat
Mesh Size- US #325 Mesh
Moisture- 15.3%
pH - 7.5
Bulk Density (lb/cu.ft)- 41.9

*Not classified as a human carcinogen

Fuller's Earth Clay (cosmetic grade) has the ability to remove oils and impurities from the skin and produces a lightening effect on the outer epidermal layer. It comes highly recommended to those with acne problems, blemishes, spotting, and people prone to oily skin. It is also a useful base ingredient for facial clay recipes and adds a nice finishing touch to clay products promising to aid its user with their battle against oily skin.

Rhassoul Clay (Cosmetic)

Shelf life- Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)
Specifications
Color- Light Brown
Odor- Flat
Mesh Size- US #70-80 Mesh
Moisture-8%

*Not classified as a human carcinogen
From Morocco, comes this remarkable natural source, reddish brown cosmetic clay known as Rhassoul. It has been used for over 1400 years as a soap, shampoo, and skin conditioner, and the finest spas across the globe currently utilize it for therapeutic benefits. Mined deep beneath the Atlas Mountains in Eastern Morocco it must be extracted under extremely special conditions. Through meticulous selection, and extensive contact with the raw material we are proud to offer this rich Rhassoul that is truly unique in quality and purity. When first mined, Rhassoul clay appears as a polished brown, soap-like clay, which is chunky in appearance and resembling rocks. After further refinement and micronization, the end product is a smooth almost silken earth. Because Rhassoul can be used for a variety of professional applications, it is an invaluable enhancement for spa treatments and for personal use. Its extraordinary power of absorption makes it more effective than other clays for cleansing, de-toxification, and general skin treatment. It can be used as soap, skin conditioner, shampoo, and facial and body mask. As Rhassoul contains higher percentages of silica and magnesium along with potassium and calcium, than other clays, Rhassoul appears to be far more effective. In addition to this, due to its greater smectic qualities, (i.e. its ability to swell with the addition of water) Rhassoul achieves better results in skin treatment.

WHITE COSMETIC CLAY

Shelf life- Indefinite (4-5 years recommended)
Specifications
Color- Off White to Light Brown
Odor- Flat
Mesh Size- US #100 Mesh
Moisture- 1-2%
pH - 6.0
Bulk Density (lb/cu.ft) - 25.3
*Not classified as a human carcinogen
Kaolinite is found in virtually all powdered and dry cosmetics and most wet cosmetics. Its natural adsorbent properties makes it essential in hygiene products and is often found in soaps, scrubs, poultices, deodorants, facial powders and masks. It is the mildest of all clays and is suitable to add to products created for people with sensitive skin. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. It does not draw oils from the skin, so it can also be used on dry skin types without negative results. Kaolinite is high in calcium, zinc and magnesium, which are beneficial for oily, blemished skin. The clay's mildly drying and disinfectant properties help heal existing blemishes and inflammations, while preventing new ones from forming. Traditionally, clays are used to reduce swelling and inflammation, and to draw impurities from the skin. Cosmetic clays are made up of different mineral contents, and each clay type has a different effect on the skin. The high mineral content of White Kaolin Clay rejuvenates the skin while the clay exfoliates and stimulates blood circulation to the skin. Regular use of clay facials will remove dead skin cells, improve circulation to the skin, remove debris from the pores and bring about a smooth healthy glow.

CRYSTALLINE SILICA

Our clays do not have carcinogenic potential. However, carcinogenic and respiratory does exist if crystalline silica levels are not monitored at the workplace level. Workers who cut, chip, dull, or grind objects with crystalline silica are at risk for respiratory disease. Please see the Occupational Safety and Health Association website at: www.osha.gov for more information.

UNDERSTANDING MESH TO MICRON SIZES

We have provided a good source for understanding how these tiny particles play a part in our everyday lives and in cosmetic science. Please click on the following link for more information:

www.greasebenz.com

HOW PIGMENTATION OF IRON OXIDES OCCUR

Iron oxide materials yield pigments that are nontoxic, nonbleeding, weather resistant, and light fast. Synthetic iron oxides can be produced in various ways, including thermal decomposition of iron salts, such as ferrous sulfate, to produce reds; precipitation with air to produce yellows, reds, browns, and blacks, and reduction of organic compounds by iron to produce yellows and blacks. Reds can be produced by heating and combining either yellow or blacks.

PERFUME

Unlike perfume sprays, colognes, and atomizers, which dissipate into the atmosphere, our perfumes are highly concentrated and self-containing. This prevents the permeation of fragrance into lung tissue, and the irritation that can be caused to individuals who have tender respiratory systems. Our perfumes are unique in the sense that they react with each person's individual blood chemistry, and intensify with the warmth of human skin.

FRAGRANCE OILS AND NEUROTOXICITY

Although the International Fragrance Association generally regards fragrance oils as safe, we do not use any fragrance oil with phthalates due to scholarship which strongly suggests that fragrance oils do have neurotoxic potential. This scholarship goes back to 1986 when the National Academy of Sciences targeted synthetic fragrances as one of the six categories of chemicals that should be given high priority for neurotoxicity testing. The report states that 95 percent of chemicals used in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum. They include benzene derivatives, aldehydes, and many other known toxics and sensitizers, which are capable of causing cancer, birth defects, central nervous system disorders and allergic reactions.

SOURCE: Neurotoxins: At Home and the Workplace (Report by the Committee on Science and Technology. US House of Representatives, Sept. 16, 1986) [Report 99-827]

TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

We have included, as a reference, the State of California, Environmental Protection Agency, List of Chemicals Known to the State to Cause Cancer or Reproductive Toxicity, September 12, 2008. Please click on the following link to view this list:
www.oehha.ca.gov

SUN PROTECTION

All sun blocks with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide contain levels of metallic debris. This is supported by chemical data, which indicates the trace levels of these components; however, it is important to weigh this level of toxicity against the skin damaging rays that scholarship proves cause cancer. The best skin cancer prevention is to avoid the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., to protect the eyes by wearing sunglasses (this includes babies and children), to wear a hat, and good protective clothing. We have located scholarship to suggest that transparent iron oxide material has a greater than 20 sun protection factor; however, adequate testing has not revealed information upon which we can suitably rely. As for all of our products with candelilla wax, they do provide a greater than 3 SPF. Most sunscreens with a Sun Protection Factor of 15 or higher are adequate for protecting against damaging the skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation defines Sun Protection Factor as a measure of a sunscreen's ability to prevent ultraviolet rays from damaging the skin. Therefore, if it takes 20 minutes for unprotected skin to start turning red, using an SPF 15 sunscreen theoretically prevents reddening 15 times longer or about five hours. Again, we caution that reliance on any sunscreen product alone is inadequate for skin cancer prevention.

For more information regarding the current scholarship on zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, please visit:

web.mit.edu
Although this scholarship suggests that nanotechnology is neither good nor bad, Coastal Classic Creations will err on the side of caution and not use zinc oxide, zinc oxide powder, titanium dioxide, micronized titanium dioxide, and will continue our research.

VEGAN INFORMATION

All of our products, including our brushes, are 100% vegan, except for our goat's milk soap, which contains 10% goat's milk.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE