Burt's Bees Outdoor Herbal Insect Repellent || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BURT'S BEES OUTDOOR HERBAL INSECT REPELLENT

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Burt's Bees by Burt's Bees, Inc.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

92%

data gap

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13% of insect/pest repellants have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but is not in compliance because of their use of one or more ingredients prohibited or restricted under the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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), Contamination concerns

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: LEMONGRASS OIL 3.20%, CITRONELLA OIL .40%, ROSEMARY OIL .40% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: GRAPESEED OIL, VITAMIN E

Directions from packaging: Don't forget hairline, sock tops, collars and wrists.

user reviews & comments

	S2inMT		"The scent is strong, but plesant and as expected, the spray is very oily. 3 others & I tested it while golfing a week after we'd spotted the 1st misq ..."	Read more.
	jbh		"I'm finding two different ratings for this. I'm assuming the 0 is wrong based on the ingredients list. Anyone know for sure? ..."	Read more.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
CITRONELLA OIL (Active Ingredient)	2	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL (Active Ingredient)	1	94%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL (Active Ingredient)	0	100%	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL	0	94%	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CITRONELLA 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		CITRONELLA 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 sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRONELLA 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 high doses		CITRONELLA OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) 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		VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL
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		TOCOPHEROL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) OIL, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL