Manufacturer: Burt's Bees, Inc.
Brands: Burt's Bees
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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, 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 209 products by Burt's Bees, Inc.
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: acne treatment (3), after shave (2), anti-aging (2), anti-itch/rash cream (1), antiperspirant/deodorant (1), around-eye cream (3), baby lotion (2), baby oil (2), baby powder (1), baby shampoo (1), baby soap (1), bar soap (1), bath oil/salts/soak (3), body firming lotion (1), body oil (1), body wash/cleanser (5), conditioner (6), cuticle treatment (2), diaper cream (1), exfoliant/scrub (4), facial cleanser (7), facial moisturizer/treatment (15), foot moisturizer (5), hand cream (7), insect/pest repellant (1), lip balm (9), lip gloss (10), makeup remover (1), mask (1), moisturizer (15), pain relief (1), shampoo (6), shaving cream (1), shaving cream (men's) (1), styling gel/lotion (2), sunscreen: lip balm (1), sunscreen: moisturizer (1), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (2), toners/astringents (2)
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.
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, SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SODIUM BORATE, SD ALCOHOL 1 | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM HYDRATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, SEA SALT, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE | |
| 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, CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, VANILLIN, | |
| 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, POLYSORBATE-60, SODIUM BENZOATE, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM |
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 infant skin | products for use on infant skin | SODIUM BORATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BORATE, CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL | |
| 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) BARK EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER POWDER, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CITRUS RETICULATA LEAF OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE), EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL, BENTONITE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BORATE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE |
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.
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) |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses | GLUCOSE OXIDASE | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LAVENDER OIL * | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, CHOLESTEROL, GLYCERIN, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SODIUM BORATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, BETAINE, CHAMOMILE FLOWERS, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
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) FLOWER OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) FLOWER POWDER, FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE), EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) OIL | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human immune system toxicant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| 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.
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, FLAVOR | |
| Prohibited for use in food | SODIUM BORATE | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SD ALCOHOL 40, SD ALCOHOL 40B, SD ALCOHOL 1 |
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 low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, MICA, SODIUM BORATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, SUCROSE, VEGETABLE OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, TAPIOCA STARCH |
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, SEA SALT, SILICA, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE, | |
| 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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BETA CAROTENE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, BENTONITE, CHOLESTEROL, CITRIC ACID, GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, BETAINE | |
| 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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