NATURE'S GATE ORGANICS SHAMPOO, HIGH SHINE, MANDARIN ORANGE + PATCHOULI (OLD FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Nature's Gate by Levlad
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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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: ORGANIC ROSE GERANIUM HYDROSOL, ORGANIC LAVENDER HYDROSOL, BOTANICAL INFUSION OF ORGANIC POMEGRANATE, LYCHEE, PERSIMMON, FRENCH ROSE, HEATHER, YUCCA, MARSHMALLOW, HORSETAIL, MALLOW, HOPS, BIRCH, OLEFIN SULFONATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM MYRETH, COCAMIDE MEA, ORGANIC ALOE VERA, ORANGE PULP, VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT (GRAPE), SUNFLOWER SEED EXTRACT, PANTHENOL (B-5), HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH, SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE, SOYAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE, LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE (COCONUT), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ORGANIC ORANGE PEEL, TOCOPHEROL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT, PEG 40 CASTOR BEAN OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE OILS, PATCHOULI ESSENTIAL OIL
Directions from packaging: Massage into wet hair and rinse thoroughly
Warnings from packaging: For External Use Only
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-40 CASTOR OIL PEG 40 CASTOR BEAN OIL | 6 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| COCAMIDE MEA | 2 | 75% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | 3 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) |
| HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) | 2 | 89% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| TOCOPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT (GRAPE) | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 1 | 95% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| ALTHAEA OFFICINALIS (MARSHMALLOW) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALLUNA VULGARIS (HEATHER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DIOSPYROS KAKI (PERSIMMON) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) HYDROSOL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LYCHEE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OLEFIN SULFONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ORANGE PEEL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ORANGE PULP | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) HYDROSOL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSA GALLICA (FRENCH ROSE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM MYRETH | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| YUCCA L. (YUCCA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SOYAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HORSETAIL (EQUISETUM ARVENSE) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MALLOW | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) INFUSION BOTANICAL INFUSION OF POMEGRANATE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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 | PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE MEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID |
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 | PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible skin allergy effects | HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-40 CASTOR OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, ORANGE PEEL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT |
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 | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
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.
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 | CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN |
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