Herbal Choice Mari Natural Tooth Gel Ginger 100ml || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HERBAL CHOICE MARI NATURAL TOOTH GEL GINGER 100ML

last updated: 10/08/09 brand: Herbal Choice Mari by Herbal Choice Mari

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

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0% of toothpastes have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
New Signer: This company has recently signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and is working toward compliance.

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

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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), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Purified Water (pure water), Calcium Carbonate (a natural tooth polish), Ginger (organic), Thyme (organic) & Guar Gum (natural plant gum).

Directions from packaging: Tooth gels supplied in a bio-energy violet glass bottle (aluminum & plastic free) with a special dispenser. Remove cap, pump 3 to 4 times to dispense the desired amount of tooth gel and brush with an all natural bristle toothbrush. Your taste buds may need a chance to adjust to the new experience. A thought! Most tap water has fluoride added to it, if you prefer to avoid this use filtered water when brushing your teeth!

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM (PLANT-DERIVED)	1	79%	none identified
CALCIUM CARBONATE (USP)	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
THYME (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
WATER (FILTERED)	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		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM

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		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CALCIUM CARBONATE

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		CALCIUM CARBONATE

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		THYME, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER), CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE

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 moderate doses		CALCIUM CARBONATE