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

ISVARA ORGANICS BABY CONDITIONER

last updated: 03/01/08 brand: Isvara Organics by Isvara Organics Co. Inc.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

94%

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), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption

Ingredients from packaging: Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender flower water), Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Rincus Comminis (Castro Seed Oil), Hydrolized Wheat & Oat Protein, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Pathenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Rosa Mosqueta (Rosehip) fruit oil, Salix Ingra (Black Willow Bark), Cinnamon Cassia, Essential oils of Organic Lavendula Angustifolia, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile, wild).

Directions from packaging: After cleansing, remove excess water from hair. Apply a liberal amount onto hands and gently massage into scalp and hair. Leave in 3-5 minutes, then rinse well.

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.for use on infants Our products are safe for use on children. We do recommend the following safety measures: Keep products away from children when not in use. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water. Do allow your children to ingest.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) (ORGANIC)	3	80%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
PANTHENOL PATHENOL (PRO-VITAMIN B5) (USP)	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	85%	none identified
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified
CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) CINNAMON CASSIA (PRESERVATIVE)	0	100%	none identified
LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER FLOWER WATER) (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
ROSE HIPS FRUIT OIL ROSA MOSQUETA (ROSEHIP) FRUIT OIL (PLANT-DERIVED)	0	100%	none identified

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		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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)		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), PANTHENOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

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, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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		PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, ROSE HIPS FRUIT OIL, LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) FLOWER WATER, CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
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		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE