Manufacturer: Pharmacopia
Brands: Pharmacopia
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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, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 37 products by Pharmacopia
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: bar soap (4), bath oil/salts/soak (8), body oil (4), body wash/cleanser (7), foot treatment (3), moisturizer (8), shampoo (3)
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) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC ACID, STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURYL SARCOSINATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) 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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE, SEA SALT, VITAMIN A | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | VITAMIN D | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | 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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | BENZOIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, DIMETHICONE | |
| 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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENZOIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LECITHIN, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) |
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) ESSENTIAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, BENZOIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, LECITHIN, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, SEA SALT, CHAMOMILE FLOWERS | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM, GLYCERIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A |
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 | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, GLYCERIN, SEA SALT, CHAMOMILE FLOWERS |
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 any toxicant | CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | AND products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | LECITHIN |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ARNICA MONTANA | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | 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) |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) ROOT EXTRACT, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses | MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SEA SALT, GLYCERIN, VITAMIN D, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | BENZOIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), SODIUM LAURYL SARCOSINATE, BETA CAROTENE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, PROPYLPARABEN, SORBIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, | |
| 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) ESSENTIAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CHLORPHENESIN, CHAMOMILE FLOWERS |
| 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, 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) | CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ALGAE EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CELLULOSE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, LECITHIN, PALM KERNEL OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), TOCOPHEROL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER, XANTHAN GUM |
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) |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| 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, SEA SALT, SORBIC ACID | |
| 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 | BENZOIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, STEARIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, VITAMIN A, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CHAMOMILE FLOWERS |
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), PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CELLULOSE, GLYCERIN |
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 | SEA SALT, | |
| 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 | CITRIC ACID, 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. | RETINYL PALMITATE, VITAMIN A | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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