Kigelia Cosmetics , African Earth DEEP CLEANSING MASK || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

KIGELIA COSMETICS , AFRICAN EARTH DEEP CLEANSING MASK

last updated: 03/26/09 brand: Kigelia Cosmetics , African Earth by African Earth Skincare

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

83%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of 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: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua);Bentonite;Glycerin; Sorbitol;Betaine;Zinc Oxide;Glucose; Gluconolactone;Xanthan Gum; Sodium Benzoate;Myrtus Communis (Myrtle) oil;Saccarum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract;Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract;Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract;Camellia Sinesis Leaf Extract;Kigelia Africana Extract; Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract; Glucose Oxidase;Lactoperoxidase.

Directions from packaging: APPLY TO A CLEAN, DRY SKIN SURFACE. DEPENDING ON SKIN CONDITION, LEAVE ON FOR 7-15 MINUTES AND THEN RINSE OFF. APPLY TONER AND APPROPRIATE CREAM.

Warnings from packaging: Keep out of eyes. Stop use if irritaion occurs. Keep out of the reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
BENTONITE	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLUCOSE OXIDASE	2	87%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL	2	82%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BETAINE	2	82%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINESIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM BENZOATE	2	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLUCONOLACTONE	1	93%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
GLUCOSE	1	82%	none identified
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT SACCARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
KIGELIA AFRICANA FRUIT EXTRACT KIGELIA AFRICANA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
LACTOPEROXIDASE	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
WATER	0	0%	innocuous

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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		BENTONITE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLUCONOLACTONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*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		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings 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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM BENZOATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BENTONITE

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 high doses		BETAINE, MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM BENZOATE, GLUCOSE

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		BETAINE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses		GLUCOSE OXIDASE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITOL, GLUCOSE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BETAINE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE OXIDASE
Possible human respiratory toxicant		BENTONITE

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BETAINE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BENTONITE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE OXIDASE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) 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)
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		BENTONITE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		KIGELIA AFRICANA FRUIT EXTRACT, BETAINE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL, LACTOPEROXIDASE, GLYCERIN, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE, GLUCONOLACTONE, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

Occupational hazards*

*This table includes all possible occupational hazards 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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*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		BETAINE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		MYRTUS COMMUNIS (MYRTLE) OIL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BENTONITE, GLUCOSE, GLYCERIN, SODIUM BENZOATE