DESERT ESSENCE TEA TREE OIL DENTAL FLOSS (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Desert Essence by Desert Essence
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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: Miscellaneous |
Ingredients from packaging: NATURALLY WAXED AND SATURATED WITH PURE, TEA TREE OIL.
Directions from packaging: For best results, use with Desert Essence Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Dental Pics and Breath Freshener.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| UNSPECIFIED WAXES NATURALLY WAXED | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL TEA TREE OIL | 1 | 93% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
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) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL |
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) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL |
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 | UNSPECIFIED WAXES |
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 | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, UNSPECIFIED WAXES |
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