DR. BRONNER'S MAGIC 18-IN-1 HEMP PEPPERMINT PURE-CASTILE (LIQUID) SOAP MADE WITH ORGANIC OILS
last updated: 03/31/08 brand: Dr. Bronner's by Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
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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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Water, Saponified Organic Coconut and Organic Olive Oils, (w/Retained Glycerin), Organic Hemp Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Organic Peppermint Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E
Directions from packaging: Enjoy only 2 cosmetics, enough sleep & Dr. Bronner's 'Magic Soap' to clean body-mind-soul-spirit instantly uniting One! All-One!
Warnings from packaging: Keep Out of Eyes. If Cap Clogs, Poke It Clear Only: Do Not Squeeze Bottle and Shoot Out Soap. Soap Can Clog and Spurt with Pump dispensers. Flush Eyes Well with Water for 15 Minutes. Consult a Physician if Irritation Persists.
user reviews & comments
| CanadaMom |  | "This soap is great! It is super concentrated, so a little goes a long way. I use 1-2 tbsps of this soap in a foaming soap dispenser, fill the rest wit ..." | Read more. | |
| PinkBatman | | "Rinses clean and has a great smell. I bought a travel size bottle of this and have been using it as a body wash and shampoo. It's great as a body wa ..." | Read more. | |
| rubberdollz | | "I recently bought this and have used it as a body wash. I love how clean it makes me feel, I don't feel like there is a "film" left on me. The peppe ..." | Read more. | |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL ORGANIC PEPPERMINT OIL (Organic) | 3 | 71% | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE) |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED OIL ORGANIC HEMP OIL (Organic) | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN (Organic) | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| POTASSIUM COCOATE SAPONIFIED ORGANIC COCONUT OIL (Organic) | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL (Organic) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| MENTHA ARVENSIS (CORN MINT) MENTHA ARVENSIS EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POTASSIUM OLIVATE SAPONIFIED ORGANIC OLIVE OIL (Organic) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN |
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 high doses | POTASSIUM COCOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED 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 high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN |
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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POTASSIUM OLIVATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, MENTHA ARVENSIS (CORN MINT), GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CANNABIS SATIVA (HEMP) SEED 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 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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID |
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