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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: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
Ingredients from packaging: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Goat's Milk, Purified Water, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Palm Kernel Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Oil, Castor Oil, Soybean Oil, Neem Oil, Pink Grapefruit Oil, Essential Oils of Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, and Bourban Geranium, Toasted Oatmeal
Directions from packaging: Add water and lather as desired.
Warnings from packaging: Avoid eye contact
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| GOAT MILK GOAT'S MILK | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL PINK GRAPEFRUIT OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL BOURBON GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| PALM KERNEL OIL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL MEAL OATMEAL | 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 | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR 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 very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL 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 metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, | |
| 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 | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) 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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) 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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) ESSENTIAL OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) ESSENTIAL OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GOAT MILK, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) ESSENTIAL OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 | CASTOR OIL, PALM KERNEL OIL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CASTOR OIL |
*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) |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
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