INDOCHINE NATURAL LEMONGRASS SOAP
last updated: 01/13/08 brand: Indochine Natural by Indochine Natural Co. Ltd.
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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: |
Ingredients from packaging: Elaeis guineensis (Palm) oil, Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil, pure Aqua (water), Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass) essential oil, ground Curcuma longa (Turmeric), ground Cymbopogon flexuosus (Lemongrass)
Directions from packaging: Gently work the soap into a rich lather over the body, avoiding the eyes. Rinse thoroughly after use. If allergic to any of the ingredients do not use this soap. Please use caution as soap may make surfaces slippery.
Warnings from packaging: None
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (PALM) OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT POWDER GROUND CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (LEMONGRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (LEMONGRASS) POWDER GROUND CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (LEMONGRASS) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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 | ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL |
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 | ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CYMBOPOGON FLEXUOSUS (LEMONGRASS) POWDER, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT POWDER, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL |
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