Gerber Grins & Giggles Baby Wash for Hair & Body, Lavender || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GERBER GRINS & GIGGLES BABY WASH FOR HAIR & BODY, LAVENDER

last updated: 08/26/07 brand: Gerber by Novartis

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

75%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: PURIFIED WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, QUATERNIUM-15, SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, LAVANDULA AGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER EXTRACT), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA GEL), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA MATRICARIA (CHAMOMILE EXTRACT), HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN, PANTHENOL, D&C VIOLET #2, RED#33.

Directions from packaging: Dispense wash into your hand, onto wash cloth, or into bath. Cleanse baby's wet skin and hair. Rinse with clear water. Try Gerber Baby Lotion with Lavender after baths to keep skin moisturized.

Warnings from packaging: Keep this product out of reach of children. For external use only.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-150 DISTEARATE	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C VIOLET 2	1	73%	Cancer
QUATERNIUM-15	6	65%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	1	80%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
D&C RED 33	1	75%	none identified
CITRIC ACID	4	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	72%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA MATRICARIA (CHAMOMILE EXTRACT)	0	100%	none identified
DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT LAVANDULA AGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER EXTRACT)	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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		QUATERNIUM-15, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE, D&C VIOLET 2

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		QUATERNIUM-15, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE

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-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE, 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		RETINYL PALMITATE, QUATERNIUM-15
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		QUATERNIUM-15, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE

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 skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE
Known human immune system toxicant		QUATERNIUM-15, 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)		PANTHENOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		QUATERNIUM-15
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		CITRIC ACID

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-15, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, RETINYL PALMITATE, QUATERNIUM-15, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PANTHENOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK PROTEIN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE, CITRIC ACID, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE

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