Isvara Organics Baby Shampoo || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ISVARA ORGANICS BABY SHAMPOO

last updated: 02/13/08 brand: Isvara Organics by Isvara Organics Co. Inc.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

93%

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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption

Ingredients from packaging: Organic Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water, Organic Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Water, Saponified Oils of Organic Coconut, Organic Olive, Organic Simmondsia Chinis (Jojoba), Organic Aloe Barandensis (Aloe Vera) Gel, Organic Vegetable Glycerin/Vegetable Gum Extract, Organic Olive Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinis (Jojoba) Oil, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary), Cinnamon Cassia, Essential oils of Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile, Wild), Organic Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender)

Directions from packaging: Apply a small amount to wet hair, gently massage into hair and scalp, reaching a rich lather. Rinse well and repeat if desired. For best results, follow with baby conditioner.

Warnings from packaging: Caution: Keep product away from children when not in use. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Do not ingest.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (ORGANIC)	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL ORGANIC LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER)	1	97%	Endocrine disruption
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL ORGANIC SIMMONDSIA CHINIS (JOJOBA)	1	87%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL ESSENTIAL OILS OF ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE WILD) ESSENTIAL OIL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL ORGANIC ALOE BARANDENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL	1	73%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) INFUSION ORGANIC ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WATER	0	100%	none identified
CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) CINNAMON CASSIA	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER ORGANIC LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) FLOWER EXTRACT ROSEMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY)	0	100%	none identified
SAPONIFIED COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL SAPONIFIED OILS OF COCONUT (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
VEGETABLE GUM/ GLYCERIN EXTRACT VEGETABLE GUM EXTRACT (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		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL

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 any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL

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) OIL

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL

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)
Limited evidence of any disruption		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL 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 kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) 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		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VEGETABLE GUM/ GLYCERIN EXTRACT, SAPONIFIED COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) FLOWER EXTRACT, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) INFUSION, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL

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