BRAND: Healing-Scents
Manufacturer: Healing-Scents.com
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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: 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 320 products by Healing-Scents
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: acne treatment (4), after shave (7), after sun product (1), anti-aging (7), anti-fungal treatment (1), anti-itch/rash cream (3), antiperspirant/deodorant (3), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (3), athlete's foot treatment (1), baby lotion (1), baby powder (1), baby shampoo (2), baby soap (3), baby sunscreen (1), baby toothpaste (1), bar soap (3), bath oil/salts/soak (67), body firming lotion (2), body oil (18), body powder (6), body spray (21), body wash/cleanser (31), breath fresheners (6), concealer (2), conditioner (10), cradle cap treatment (1), cuticle treatment (18), dandruff/scalp treatment (1), detangler (4), diaper cream (1), eczema/damaged skin treatment (14), exfoliant/scrub (5), eye liner (1), eye makeup remover (1), eye shadow (1), facial cleanser (7), facial moisturizer/treatment (16), feminine moisturizer (1), foot cleansing (4), foot moisturizer (21), foot odor control (5), foundation (1), fragrance for men (8), fragrance for women (21), hair spray (1), hair-loss treatment (2), hand cream (53), hand sanitizer (1), hormonal cream (1), insect/pest repellant (2), lip balm (8), liquid hand soap (3), lubricant/spermicide (1), makeup remover (1), moisturizer (102), mouthwash (8), muscle/joint soreness (21), nipple cream (for moms) (1), oil controller (2), pain relief (9), personal cleansing (12), personal cleansing (men's) (3), redness/rosacea treatment (1), scar treatment (2), shampoo (31), styling gel/lotion (5), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (1), toners/astringents (4), tooth whitening (1), toothpaste (7), varicose/spider vein treatment (3), wound treatment (5)
ingredients
* 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) |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SEA SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CELLULOSE GUM |
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, ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | SEA SALT | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFIDE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | JASMINE ABSOLUTE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS, PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) |
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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, GLYCERIN, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE), SEA SALT, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL |
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) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ROSE HIPS |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
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 and humans | MICA, IRON OXIDES | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CASTOR OIL, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, SULFATED CASTOR OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SEA SALT, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACT | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ROSE HIPS |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SEA SALT, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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 | CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), | |
| 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 any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | KAOLIN |
| 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, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE), CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) SEED OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL 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) | CELLULOSE GUM, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ULTRAMARINES, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| 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 | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CELLULOSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HONEY, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), SULFATED CASTOR OIL, IRON OXIDES, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SEED OIL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, MELALEUCA VIRIDIFLORA (NIAOULI) LEAF 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 | FLAVOR | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ETHANOL |
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.
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 | PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SEA SALT, CARUM PETROSELINUM (PARSLEY) SEED OIL | |
| 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 | ETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE), SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL 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) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, MICA, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SEA SALT, | |
| 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 | CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE |
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