Manufacturer: Eco Lips, Inc.
Brands: Eco Lips
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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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 7 products by Eco Lips, Inc.
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: lip balm (7), sunscreen: lip balm (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | 9 | 55% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 8 | 65% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | 3 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | 3 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | 3 | 73% | 1 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | 7 products | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| IRON OXIDES | 2 | 85% | 3 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | 3 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL | 2 | 76% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | 2 | 73% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | 2 | 71% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT | 1 | 94% | 3 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | 3 products | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | 3 products | none identified |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | 1 | 88% | 1 products | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | 3 products | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 4 products | none identified |
| COCONUT FLAVOR | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL | 0 | 94% | 7 products | none identified |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| BEESWAX | 0 | 93% | 6 products | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | 0 | 93% | 4 products | none 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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
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) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Human any disruptor - moderate evidence | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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) |
| Possible human photoallergenic toxicant | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
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 and humans | MICA, IRON OXIDES | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), CASTOR OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, TOCOPHEROL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
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) |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | MICA | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) | |
| 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) | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) 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 | CASTOR 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), CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) FRUIT | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BEESWAX, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, IRON OXIDES, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, 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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show significant but moderate pulmonary irritation at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3) |
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) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA |
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 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | 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. | OXYBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-3), OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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