Manufacturer: Purple Prairie Botanicals
Brands: Purple Prairie Botanicals
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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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 66 products by Purple Prairie Botanicals
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: acne treatment (1), after sun product (1), anti-aging (1), anti-itch/rash cream (4), antiperspirant/deodorant (1), baby lotion (1), baby shampoo (1), baby soap (1), bar soap (16), bath oil/salts/soak (6), body oil (5), body wash/cleanser (1), eczema/damaged skin treatment (1), exfoliant/scrub (3), facial cleanser (1), facial moisturizer/treatment (3), foot moisturizer (1), hand cream (4), hand sanitizer (1), insect/pest repellant (2), lip balm (9), moisturizer (12), muscle/joint soreness (3), pain relief (1), shampoo (2), sunscreen: lip balm (1), sunscreen: moisturizer (3), sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (3), toners/astringents (1), vapor rubs (2), wound treatment (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.
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) |
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, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLYCERIN, 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) |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) ESSENTIAL OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASSIA |
| 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 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CASTOR OIL, GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), CHAMOMILE FLOWERS, FRANKINCENSE OIL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, TOCOPHEROL, WATER | |
| 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 gastrointestinal effects at very low doses | CASSIA, GLYCERIN, | |
| 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 low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, | |
| 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), 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 | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-20, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS (ITALIAN CYPRESS) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HONEY, HYALURONIC ACID, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), IRON OXIDES, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TOCOPHEROL, WATER, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, FRANKINCENSE OIL |
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 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 skin irritation at very low doses | CASSIA | |
| 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 AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS (ITALIAN CYPRESS) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), POLYSORBATE-20, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), 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) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | MICA, ZINC OXIDE (Z-COTE, 60nm), ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | 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 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 | GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL |
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