Manufacturer: Chartreuse, Inc.
Brands: Chartreuse, Inc.
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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 |
See all 27 products by Chartreuse, Inc.
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: around-eye cream (1), bath oil/salts/soak (1), body wash/cleanser (6), diaper cream (1), exfoliant/scrub (1), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (1), insect/pest repellant (1), liquid hand soap (7), moisturizer (3), 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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALIX NIGRA (BLACK WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM BICARBONATE, | |
| 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 | DIMETHYL SULFONE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, GLYCOLIC ACID, 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) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, MALIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| 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) EXTRACT, MALIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, GLYCOLIC ACID, MALIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL |
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, GLYCOLIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) DISTILLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TARTARIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, 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) 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, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) DISTILLATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL |
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 | DIMETHYL MEA, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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 | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ALLANTOIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYL MEA, DIMETHYL SULFONE, GLYCOLIC ACID, MALIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) DISTILLATE, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, TOCOPHEROL |
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 NIGRA (BLACK WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | DIMETHYL MEA | |
| 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 | CITRIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, MALIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TARTARIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT, 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) ESSENTIAL OIL, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) DISTILLATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MANNAN, PANTHENOL, POLYSORBATE-20, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| 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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), DIMETHYL SULFONE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PALM KERNEL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, TOCOPHEROL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, XANTHAN GUM, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT |
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 | DIMETHYL MEA, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, BEESWAX, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, MALIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE-20, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OLEORESIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, STEARIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHEROL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, ROSEMARY |
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 | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | MALIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRIC ACID, DIMETHYL MEA, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) DISTILLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL 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 | DIMETHYL MEA, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| No workplace limits set | GLYCOLIC 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM BICARBONATE | |
| 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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