Manufacturer: California Baby
Brands: California Baby
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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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
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Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: after sun product (2), anti-itch/rash cream (2), baby bubble bath (8), baby lotion (4), baby oil (6), baby powder (1), baby shampoo (5), baby soap (3), baby sunscreen (5), body oil (6), body powder (1), body spray (6), body wash/cleanser (3), bubble bath (10), conditioner (3), cradle cap treatment (1), detangler (1), diaper cream (2), eczema/damaged skin treatment (1), fragrance for women (3), insect/pest repellant (1), liquid hand soap (3), moisturizer (5), shampoo (2), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (2), sunscreen: SPF greater than 30 (5), toners/astringents (1), wound treatment (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) |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | CARRAGEENAN, STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | VITAMIN A | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), MAGNESIUM SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BENTONITE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM |
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 | VITAMIN A | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | BETA CAROTENE, GLYCERIN, | |
| 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, MAGNESIUM SULFATE |
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 some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, CITRIC ACID, VITAMIN A | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENTONITE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | ACACIA CONCINNA FRUIT EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), LECITHIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) |
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), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARRAGEENAN, KAOLIN, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, VITAMIN B3 | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, VITAMIN A, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, GLYCERIN |
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 | LANOLIN, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN, ROSE HIPS |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| 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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ALLANTOIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CANOLA OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LANOLIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, PANTHENOL, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, VITAMIN B3 | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | BENTONITE, BETA CAROTENE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 any toxicity | SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ROSE HIPS |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | BENTONITE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses | CARRAGEENAN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CITRIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, BETA CAROTENE | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | KAOLIN |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | VITAMIN A | |
| 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), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT |
| 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, CYCLOMETHICONE, OZOKERITE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, PANTHENOL, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) OIL, VITAMIN B3, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, MAGNESIUM STEARATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALLANTOIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BEESWAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CANOLA OIL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, CETYL ESTERS, LANOLIN, LECITHIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), SQUALANE, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, PSEUDOTSUGA MENZIESII (BALSAM OREGON) RESIN |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human immune system irritant - strong evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) OIL, SQUALANE, STEARIC ACID, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, OZOKERITE, VITAMIN A, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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 | NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | KAOLIN, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) 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, NANO TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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 | BENTONITE, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | VITAMIN A |
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