BRAND: A Wild Soap Bar

Manufacturer: A Wild Soap Bar

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range

0 to 2

product count

20 (browse)

ingredient count

45

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance but may not meet all requirements: this company has not provided the Campaign with information needed to assess if all required product and ingredient information has been provided.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients used by this brand:
noCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this brand:
Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards


See all 20 products by A Wild Soap Bar

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: anti-itch/rash cream (1), baby oil (1), bar soap (2), breath fresheners (1), diaper cream (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (1), insect/pest repellant (1), lip balm (1), moisturizer (3), toothpaste (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) ESSENTIAL OIL558%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
BENTONITE372%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL287%4 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CASTOR OIL280%2 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL275%1 productsEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL197%1 productsEndocrine disruption
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL196%1 productsEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
CHAPARRAL195%1 productsOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL189%3 productsnone identified
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL188%5 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL187%1 productsnone identified
TAPIOCA STARCH183%4 productsOccupational hazards
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT)0100%1 productsnone identified
BOSWELLIA SACRA (FRANKINCENSE) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER0100%2 productsnone identified
CEDARWOOD ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
CINNAMOMUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) 0100%1 productsnone identified
CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%2 productsnone identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT)0100%1 productsnone identified
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER)0100%2 productsnone identified
EUCALYPTUS CITRIODORA (LEMON-SCENTED GUM) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
FOENICULUM VULGARE (SWEET FENNEL) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
GOAT MILK0100%1 productsnone identified
MONARDA PUNCTATA (HORSEMINT)0100%2 productsnone identified
ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL0100%2 productsnone identified
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%3 productsnone identified
PIMENTA ACRIS (BAY) LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
PLANTAGO MAJOR (PLANTAIN)0100%1 productsnone identified
POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%5 productsnone identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
SASSAFRAS ALBIDUM (SASSAFRAS) ROOT EXTRACT0100%1 productsnone identified
STELLARIA MEDIA (CHICKWEED)0100%1 productsnone identified
THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW)0100%3 productsnone identified
LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%2 productsnone identified
NEPETA CATARIA (CATNIP) ESSENTIAL OIL0100%1 productsnone identified
CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK0100%1 productsnone identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)094%1 productsnone identified
BEESWAX093%4 productsnone identified
SEA SALT00%2 productsinnocuous
WATER00%2 productsinnocuous

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.



Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity   CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses   SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) ESSENTIAL OIL, BENTONITE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of any disruption   LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses   SEA SALT

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant   EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Limited evidence of any toxicity   MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of any toxicity   CHAPARRAL
Possible human respiratory toxicant   BENTONITE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses   SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   TAPIOCA STARCH, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, WATER

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses   SEA SALT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses   OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   TAPIOCA STARCH

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses   TAPIOCA STARCH

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