HERBAL CHOICE MARI BREATH FRESH
last updated: 10/12/09 brand: Herbal Choice Mari by Herbal Choice Mari
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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: Enhanced skin absorption |
Ingredients from packaging: Purified water (pure water), peppermint (organic), thyme (organic), cinnamon (organic), fennel (organic), tea tree (organic) & clove (organic).
Directions from packaging: Breath freshener is supplied in a bio-energy violet glass bottle (aluminum & plastic free) with a spray. Spray this concentrated formula in the mouth, teeth and tongue after brushing and eating. Keep away from eyes. Your taste buds may need a chance to adjust to the new experience.
Warnings from packaging: DO NOT spray onto FACE OR IN EYES. Wash with water if sprayed into eyes for 15 minutes.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) (ORGANIC) | 5 | 58% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM CINNAMON (ORGANIC) | 4 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) (ORGANIC) | 1 | 75% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| THYME (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER (FILTERED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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 | PEPPERMINT (MENTHA PIPERITA) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) |
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 | CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM |
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) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE), CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM |
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, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE), MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE), FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL), CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM |
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