Vitabath Moisturizing Bath & Shower Gelee, Fresh Citrus Twist || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

VITABATH MOISTURIZING BATH & SHOWER GELEE, FRESH CITRUS TWIST

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Vitabath by Esscentual Brands

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, COCAMIDE DEA, LAURETH 7, PEG 8, FRAGRANCE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER), AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT (HORSE CHESTNUT), ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, LANOLIN OIL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, CITRIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, RUTIN, RED 40, BROWN 1 REPL.

Directions from packaging: For the shower, depress pump onto a pouf, sponge or washcloth and apply to skin; for the bath, depress pump under running water.

Warnings from packaging: For adult use only

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-8	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
LAURETH-7	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE	3	94%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C BROWN 1 BROWN 1 REPL	3	75%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM EXTRACT (HORSE CHESTNUT)	2	88%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BIOTIN	2	82%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE	1	87%	none identified
OLEYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
RUTIN	1	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C RED 40	1	84%	none identified
LANOLIN OIL	0	93%	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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RUTIN, FD&C RED 40, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE, COCAMIDE DEA

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		FD&C RED 40
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE, BIOTIN

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		PEG-8, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		COCAMIDE DEA
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	D&C BROWN 1
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID

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		CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		RETINYL PALMITATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BIOTIN, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity 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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDE DEA

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C RED 40, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	OLEYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-8
One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses		RUTIN, BIOTIN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CITRIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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 low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		COCAMIDE DEA
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, BIOTIN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, FRAGRANCE, LAURETH-7, RUTIN
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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, CITRIC ACID

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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 low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		RUTIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE