Manufacturer: Akabi Products

Brands: Akabi Products, Akabi Floral Hydrating Mist, Akabi

COMPANY SUMMARY

product score range

2 to 2

product count

1

 

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ingredient count

7

   

(why scores have changed)

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and made progress toward compliance but may not meet all requirements: this company has not provided the Campaign with information needed to assess if all required product and ingredient information has been provided.

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 company -- 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 company:
noCancer
yesDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
yesViolations, restrictions & warnings
yesAllergies/immunotoxicity
yesOther concerns for ingredients used by this company:
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

See all 1 products by Akabi Products

Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: toners/astringents (1)

ingredients

     score    data gap     products *       concerns
PHENOXYETHANOL466%1 productsViolations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL287%1 productsContamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
POLYSORBATE-80280%1 productsDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
POTASSIUM SORBATE185%1 productsnone identified
PROPANEDIOL183%1 productsIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-20181%1 productsnone identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)172%1 productsnone identified

* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this company. The company may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this company 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)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses   POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses   POLYSORBATE-20

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 - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)   PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity   PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   POTASSIUM SORBATE,
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 POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)   PROPANEDIOL, POLYSORBATE-20
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful   ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), TOCOPHEROL

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, PROPANEDIOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses   POLYSORBATE-20

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   PHENOXYETHANOL

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