NAKED LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
last updated: 03/18/08 brand: naked by Naked Soapworks
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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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
Ingredients from packaging: lavandula angustafolia (lavender) oil
Directions from packaging: not on label, accompanying slip states: lavender essential oil is useful for bites, stings, burns, headaches, stress, jetlag and insomnia. lavender is considered to be balancing, both to the skin and to the nervous system. because of this, it useful for all skin types, even sensitive or damaged skins. lavender is one of the few oils safe to use on children 6 months and up.
Warnings from packaging: always dilute in a carrier oil or water. for external use only.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL LAVANDULA ANGUSTAFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | 2 | 87% | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
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) OIL |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) 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 broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
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 | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) 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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL |
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