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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: Multiple, additive exposure sources |
Ingredients from packaging: Organic palm fruit stearin; organic candelilla wax; organic sweet almond oil; organic patchouli oil; organic sandalwood oil
Directions from packaging: This product works well as an after shave cream and a facial moisturizer. Apply morning and evening for best results.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL (ORGANIC) | 2 | 89% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 94% | none identified |
| ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL (ORGANIC) | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL (ORGANIC) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
*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 |
*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 high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL |
*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 | POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL |
*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 | SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) 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) |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS (AFRICAN OIL PALM) OIL, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SANTALUM ALBUM (SANDALWOOD) OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) OIL |
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