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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), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Ingredients: Coconut oil, Palm kernel oil (elaeis guineensis), Vegetable glycerin (glycerol), Aloe vera oil (aloe barbadensis), Orange blossom hydrosol (citrus aurantrium var.amara), Lavender hydrosol (lavandula augustafolia) , Witch hazel ( hamamelis virginiana), Xanthum gum, h20, Rosemary extract (rosmarinic acid), Green tea extract, Roman chamomile(chamaemelum nobile), Lavender(lavandula angustifolia), Neroli (citrus aurantium var. amara), Vanilla (vanilla plantifolia)
Directions from packaging: Use by pouring into palm of hands and gently wash from head to toes.
Warnings from packaging: Caution: for external use only, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WITCH HAZEL ( HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA) | 1 | 97% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL (PLANT-DERIVED) | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) LAVENDER(LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA) | 1 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL ROMAN CHAMOMILE(CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE) | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL ALOE VERA OIL (ALOE BARBADENSIS) | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT GREEN TEA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA NEROLI (CITRUS AURANTIUM VAR. AMARA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA) VANILLA (VANILLA PLANTIFOLIA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY EXTRACT (PLANT-DERIVED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) HYDROSOL (DISTILLED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER EXTACT CITRUS AURANTRIUM VAR.AMARA (ORANGE BLOSSOM) HYROSOL (DISTILLED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| XANTHAN GUM XANTHUM GUM | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PALM KERNEL OIL (PLANT-DERIVED) | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER H20 | 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 | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | GLYCERIN |
*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 any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) OIL |
*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 | CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 | GLYCERIN, CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
*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), GLYCERIN, CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) 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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) 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 | PALM KERNEL OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA | |
| 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 | CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, VANILLA PLANIFOLIA (VANILLA), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, LAVANDULA (LAVENDER) HYDROSOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER), HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER EXTACT, CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE) OIL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT |
*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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
*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 | GLYCERIN |
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