Manufacturer: Terressentials
Brands: Terressentials
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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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
See all 51 products by Terressentials
Product type(s) by this company in Skin Deep: antiperspirant/deodorant (4), antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (2), baby lotion (1), baby oil (1), baby soap (1), bar soap (2), body oil (6), body wash/cleanser (6), diaper cream (1), facial cleanser (3), facial moisturizer/treatment (4), lip balm (4), liquid hand soap (4), mask (1), moisturizer (12), shampoo (6), 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.
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) |
| 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, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) BUD, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT 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) GEL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) JUICE, 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) |
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 | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) BUD |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) | |
| 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, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER 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) | MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CHAMOMILE) |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, WATER, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT 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.
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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