GERBER GRINS & GIGGLES BABY WASH FOR HAIR & BODY, LAVENDER
last updated: 08/26/07 brand: Gerber by Novartis
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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, 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) |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | CITRIC ACID |
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