Manufacturer: Advanced Botanical Research
Brands: Advanced Botanical Research
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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 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: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this company: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
See all 4 products by Advanced Botanical Research
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: anti-aging (1), bath oil/salts/soak (1), body oil (1), body spray (1), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), fragrance for women (1), toners/astringents (1)
ingredients
* 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.
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) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN, SEA SALT, TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), PHENOXYETHANOL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL |
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 | |
| 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) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | BETA CAROTENE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, UBIQUINONE | |
| 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 | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, LECITHIN, SODIUM PCA |
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) |
| 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 moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, LECITHIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SEA SALT, SODIUM HYALURONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, UBIQUINONE | |
| 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) 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, SEA SALT, SODIUM PCA |
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) |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, 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) |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, SEA SALT, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ETHANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses | BETA CAROTENE | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | UBIQUINONE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, SQUALENE, THIOCTIC ACID, | |
| 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 |
| 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 | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, 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) | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, POLYSORBATE-20, | |
| 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 | ALLANTOIN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, LECITHIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL |
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 GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, ETHANOL, LECITHIN, PANTHENOL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BETA CAROTENE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHANOL, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, LECITHIN, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM), POLYSORBATE-20, SEA SALT, STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM |
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 | ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SEA SALT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, POLYSORBATE-20, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL |
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