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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: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
Ingredients from packaging: Ingredients: Purified Water, Olive Leaf Extract, Rose Extract, Calendula Extract, Lemon Balm Extract,Extra Virgin Olive Oil Soap, Vegetable Glycerin, Jojoba Oil, Mandarin Orange Oil, Essential Oils of Lavender & Chamomile.
Directions from packaging: Apply on wet hands, work into a light lather on facial areas. Rinse well. Moisturize after use if desired.
Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT LEMON BALM EXTRACT | 1 | 100% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | 1 | 98% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL ESSENTIAL OIL OF LAVENDER | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL MANDARIN ORANGE OIL | 1 | 94% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA EXTRACT | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL ESSENTIAL OIL OF CHAMOMILE. | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAPONIFIED OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL SOAP (PLANT-DERIVED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSE EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT |
*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 |
*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) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity | VEGETABLE GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT |
*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 | CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT |
*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 high doses | CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL |
*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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| 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 | ROSE EXTRACT, CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, SAPONIFIED OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) ESSENTIAL OIL |
*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 |
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