BRAND: Totally Nutty
Manufacturer: pH Beauty Labs
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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), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 8 products by Totally Nutty
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: foot odor control (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| POLYETHYLENE | 6 | 69% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | 6 | 58% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 68% | 1 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 1 | 95% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 1 | 94% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA (BRAZILNUT) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PUMICE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| SODIUM METHYL TAURATE | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| COLLOIDAL OATMEAL | 0 | 0% | 1 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 1 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 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 | POLYETHYLENE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects | HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN |
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) |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PANTHENOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CARBOMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PUMICE, SODIUM METHYL TAURATE, 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 |
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 | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | CETYL ALCOHOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYETHYLENE, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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) | POLYETHYLENE |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | GLYCERIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE |
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 | GLYCERIN, POLYETHYLENE | |
| 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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