BRAND: Gerber
Manufacturer: Novartis
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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, 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 |
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: baby bubble bath (1), baby shampoo (4), baby soap (3), body wash/cleanser (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 4 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | 6 | 70% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-150 DISTEARATE | 4 | 73% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| QUATERNIUM-15 | 6 | 65% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| D&C VIOLET 2 | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 4 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| D&C RED 33 | 4 | 75% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | 4 | 61% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE | 3 | 100% | 4 products | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DAIDAI205 | 2 | 83% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | 4 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 4 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | 4 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | 1 | 90% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| KI203 | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 3 products | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED OATS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM TRIDECETH-3 SULFATE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| WHEAT AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | 3 products | innocuous |
| 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.
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer 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) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | D&C VIOLET 2, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DAIDAI205 | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | D&C RED 33, QUATERNIUM-15 |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, DAIDAI205 | |
| 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 | CHOLECALCIFEROL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, QUATERNIUM-15 |
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 - 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 | D&C VIOLET 2 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | D&C RED 33 |
| 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-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, QUATERNIUM-15, RETINYL PALMITATE |
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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL, QUATERNIUM-15, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| 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 | GLYCERYL OLEATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, KI203, DAIDAI205, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | D&C VIOLET 2 |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, D&C RED 33, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, WATER |
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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
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, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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) | GLYCERYL OLEATE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM CHLORIDE |
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 very low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| 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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DAIDAI205 | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE |
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