CALIFORNIA BABY SHAMPOO & BODYWASH CALMING
last updated: 03/31/07 brand: California Baby by California Baby
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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: Aqua (water), *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), *decyl glucoside and *lauryl glucoside (corn, coconut and palm), quillaja saponaria (soap bark), herbal blend of: *cereus grandiflorus extract (cactus), *calendula officinalis (calendula), *carrageenan (Irish moss), *viola tricolor extract (pansy), *salix alba (willow bark), and *yucca aloifolia extract (yucca), vegetable glycerin, *simmondsia chinensis oil (jojoba oil), tocopherol (vit. e), panthenol (vit. b-5), citrus grandis seed extract (grapefruit), *pure essential oils of lavandula angustifolia (French lavender) and salvia sclarea (clary sage), polyaminopropyl biguanide
Directions from packaging: Massage onto hair and scalp; follow with our Calming Hair Conditioner or De-Tangler Spray. Bodywash for use in bath & shower in place of regular soap.
Warnings from packaging: Common Sense Caution: Intended for external use only. If any adverse reactions, discontinue use and contact physician immediately.
user reviews & comments
| Alessandra r |  | "The first time i tried this product , I honestly didn't like its scent. I went to burts and bees body wash, but the idea of using a product with a 4 r ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 2600 | | "Wonderful! Wonderful! I love using it as shampoo and have shared it with friends. We all agree: Great Product! ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 18511 | | "Great product. Works well with my daughter's curly hair. ..." | Read more. | |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT CITRUS SEED EXTRACT | 3 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) |
| CARRAGEENAN (ORGANIC) | 2 | 82% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK) | 0 | 90% | none identified |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE | 2 | 76% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| VITAMIN B3 VITAMIN B-5 | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| LAURYL GLUCOSIDE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DECYL GLUCOSIDE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VIOLA TRICOLOR (HEARTSEASE) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 99% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | CARRAGEENAN, | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE |
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 moderate doses | VITAMIN B3, CARRAGEENAN |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, VITAMIN B3, PANTHENOL | |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | CARRAGEENAN |
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 | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, CARRAGEENAN, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT |
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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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, PANTHENOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA, VITAMIN B3, VIOLA TRICOLOR (HEARTSEASE), VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE), SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW), QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK), POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS), CARRAGEENAN |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CARRAGEENAN |
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