BRAND: Weleda
Manufacturer: Weleda
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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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 |
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: after shave (1), anti-aging (1), antiperspirant/deodorant (6), baby lotion (3), baby oil (2), baby soap (2), baby toothpaste (1), bar soap (3), bath oil/salts/soak (1), body oil (8), body wash/cleanser (5), conditioner (1), diaper cream (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (4), facial moisturizer/treatment (11), foot moisturizer (1), hand cream (2), lip balm (1), moisturizer (10), mouthwash (1), muscle/joint soreness (1), pain relief (1), shampoo (1), shaving cream (men's) (1), toners/astringents (3), toothpaste (5), wound treatment (3)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 55 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| SILVER | 5 | 73% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | 3 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| EUGENOL | 7 | 56% | 17 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| COUMARIN | 7 | 46% | 14 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | 6 | 64% | 7 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | 6 | 62% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| GERANIOL | 6 | 61% | 47 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRAL | 6 | 57% | 35 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LIMONENE | 6 | 56% | 57 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | 2 | 82% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ETHANOL | 5 | 74% | 50 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| LACTIC ACID | 5 | 70% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 5 | 65% | 11 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| CITRONELLOL | 5 | 65% | 22 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| LINALOOL | 5 | 65% | 56 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR | 4 | 100% | 1 products | Miscellaneous |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | 4 | 88% | 9 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | 11 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| LANOLIN ALCOHOL | 2 | 87% | 4 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM | 1 | 79% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CARRAGEENAN | 2 | 75% | 9 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (DEGRADED CARRAGEENAN), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FARNESOL | 3 | 75% | 14 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | 3 products | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | 3 | 73% | 8 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CITRIC ACID | 3 | 72% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM SILICATE | 3 | 70% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ARNICA MONTANA | 2 | 90% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | 2 | 87% | 4 products | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MAGNESIUM SULFATE | 2 | 82% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM BICARBONATE | 2 | 80% | 1 products | none identified |
| KAOLIN | 1 | 79% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| HYDRATED SILICA | 2 | 79% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| HECTORITE | 2 | 75% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CHOLESTEROL | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 31 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) |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | 2 | 71% | 5 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE | 2 | 67% | 6 products | none identified |
| COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | 10 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) JUICE | 1 | 100% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LYSOLECITHIN | 1 | 93% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | 1 | 93% | 2 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | 14 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | 1 | 90% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| KRAMERIA TRIANDRA (RHATANY) ROOT EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | 4 products | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | 1 | 90% | 3 products | none identified |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL | 1 | 88% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | 3 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM COCOATE | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL | 1 | 88% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALGIN | 1 | 87% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | 1 | 87% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| ESCULIN | 1 | 87% | 3 products | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | 13 products | none identified |
| ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL | 1 | 85% | 4 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| POTASSIUM STEARATE | 1 | 85% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL | 1 | 84% | 19 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL | 1 | 83% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SODIUM STEARATE | 1 | 83% | 1 products | Occupational hazards |
| TAPIOCA STARCH | 1 | 83% | 3 products | Occupational hazards |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | 1 | 72% | 2 products | none identified |
| AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) BARK EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| ARUM MACULATUM (CUCKOO PINT) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 7 products | none identified |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| GOAT MILK | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) DISTILLATE | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) PETAL EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED BEESWAX | 0 | 100% | 11 products | none identified |
| MALT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (PERU BALSAM) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PALM KERNEL ACID | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| POTASSIUM OLIVATE | 0 | 100% | 5 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS SPINOSA (SLOE) FRUIT JUICE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 5 products | none identified |
| ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER WAX | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BOX HOLLY) ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SODIUM BEESWAX | 0 | 100% | 9 products | none identified |
| SODIUM OLIVATE | 0 | 100% | 5 products | none identified |
| SODIUM PALMATE | 0 | 100% | 4 products | none identified |
| TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| URTICA URENS (SMALL NETTLE) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| WILD PANSY EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| IRIS GERMANICA ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| MERCURIALIS PERENNIS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| PANICUM MILIACEUM (MILLET) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ROSA MOSCHATA (MUSK ROSE) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| ROSA MOSCHATA (MUSK ROSE) SEED OIL | 0 | 100% | 7 products | none identified |
| SEDUM PURPUREUM EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) OIL | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS SPINOSA FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| GALACTOARABINAN (LARCH TREE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | 0 | 99% | 2 products | none identified |
| SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) OIL | 0 | 99% | 1 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | 6 products | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | 0 | 94% | 6 products | none identified |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL | 0 | 94% | 4 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) KERNEL OIL | 0 | 94% | 5 products | none identified |
| SODIUM COCOATE | 0 | 94% | 5 products | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM | 0 | 94% | 30 products | none identified |
| ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 14 products | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 3 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL STEARATE SE | 0 | 93% | 15 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | 0 | 93% | 21 products | none identified |
| CELLULOSE | 0 | 0% | 1 products | innocuous |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | 5 products | innocuous |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 60 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 | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CHOLESTEROL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | CARRAGEENAN, EUGENOL, STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID, SILVER | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, GERANIOL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL, LINALOOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, KRAMERIA TRIANDRA (RHATANY) ROOT EXTRACT, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRAL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on microorganisms show positive mutation results | FARNESOL |
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 | ETHANOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| 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 | CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE |
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 not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | SILVER |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SILVER | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HECTORITE, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SODIUM SILICATE |
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 | BENZYL ALCOHOL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| 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 low doses | EUGENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARRAGEENAN, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, KAOLIN, LINALOOL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CHOLESTEROL, CITRAL, GLYCERIN, LACTIC ACID, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL |
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) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ALGIN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CHOLESTEROL, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, GLYCERIN, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE |
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 | BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, GERANIOL, LANOLIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRONELLOL, FARNESOL, LINALOOL | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | LANOLIN ALCOHOL, SODIUM SILICATE, ARNICA MONTANA | |
| One or more human case studies show possible allergenic effects | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
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.
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 respiratory toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | CARRAGEENAN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | EUGENOL, STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CALCIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM SILICATE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | ALGIN, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LYSOLECITHIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BENZYL ALCOHOL |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, SILVER | |
| 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) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRAL, ESCULIN, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, SODIUM STEARATE, 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) FLOWER EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) 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 | GLYCERYL OLEATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BENZYL SALICYLATE, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, LIMONENE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, TAPIOCA STARCH, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, FARNESOL, | |
| 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 | CHOLESTEROL |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL, BEESWAX, BENZYL BENZOATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CELLULOSE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LANOLIN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT, POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM STEARATE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) KERNEL OIL, SODIUM COCOATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCERYL LINOLEATE, HYDRATED SILICA, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES |
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, UNSPECIFIED FLAVOR | |
| Prohibited for use in food | COUMARIN | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | LIMONENE, 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.
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 | SILVER | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CALCIUM CARBONATE, CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM STEARATE, SODIUM STEARATE, TAPIOCA STARCH | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL | |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID |
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 | CARRAGEENAN, SILICA | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ESCULIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ALGIN, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, COUMARIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CHOLESTEROL, CITRAL, CITRIC ACID, ETHANOL, FARNESOL, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE |
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