Balm Barr || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BRAND: Balm Barr

Manufacturer: Stephan Company

BRAND SUMMARY

product score range	6	to	9
product count	4 (browse)
ingredient count	47
(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

See all 4 products by Balm Barr

Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: moisturizer (4)

ingredients

	score	data gap	products *	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	4 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	4 products	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-100 STEARATE	4	69%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-15 COCAMINE	4	73%	3 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TARTRAZINE	5	70%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	3 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	4 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE	4	88%	1 products	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
FD&C RED 4	4	73%	3 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	3 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PIGMENT BLUE 15	4	73%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ACACIA SENEGAL GUM	4	69%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	3 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)	3	66%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	1 products	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-4	3	96%	1 products	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE	3	93%	1 products	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	2 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	1 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	1 products	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PETROLATUM	2	94%	3 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	1 products	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	1 products	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	1 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	4 products	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	1 products	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
GELATIN	1	88%	1 products	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE	1	88%	4 products	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	3 products	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	4 products	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	1	87%	1 products	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	1 products	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) FRUIT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE OLEATE	0	100%	1 products	none identified
RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
SOLUBLE COLLAGEN	0	100%	1 products	none identified
MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT	0	100%	1 products	none identified
DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE	0	94%	1 products	none identified
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER	0	94%	3 products	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	4 products	none identified
HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL	0	93%	3 products	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL	0	93%	1 products	none identified
WATER	0	0%	4 products	innocuous

* 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)
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, GELATIN, TARTRAZINE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PEG-100 STEARATE

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)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN, PIGMENT BLUE 15, TARTRAZINE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	FD&C RED 4
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-15 COCAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PEG-15 COCAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity 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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARIC ACID, TARTRAZINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, SODIUM PCA, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Possible human immune system toxicant	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	MINERAL OIL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence		ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CYCLOMETHICONE
Not suspected to be persistent		DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C RED 4, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, PEG-15 COCAMINE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM PCA, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), PEG-100 STEARATE
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		CARBOMER, FD&C YELLOW 5, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, PIGMENT BLUE 15, TARTRAZINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		PETROLATUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TRIETHANOLAMINE

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)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5, TARTRAZINE,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	MINERAL OIL, PEG-15 COCAMINE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Limited evidence of any toxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PIGMENT BLUE 15
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	CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, SORBITOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		DIMETHICONE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		PETROLATUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		CARBOMER, DEA-METHOXYCINNAMATE, FD&C RED 4, GELATIN, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOCETETH-3 ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, WATER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources 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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, FD&C YELLOW 5, GELATIN, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-15 COCAMINE, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SORBITOL, STEARIC ACID, TARTRAZINE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, PEG-100 STEARATE

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)
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	LAURETH-4, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL

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 low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes 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)
One or more animal studies show respiratory changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN