Buzz Away Insect Repellent (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BUZZ AWAY INSECT REPELLENT (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Buzz Away by Quantum, Inc.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

74%

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: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: CITRONELLA OIL 5%, CEDARWOOD OIL 5%, LEMONGRASS OIL 1%, PEPPERMINT OIL 1%. INERT INGREDIENTS: WATER, EUCALYPTUS OIL.

Directions from packaging: For best results, apply every 2-3 hours or more often as needed. For added protection, apply to clothing. For gnats, blackflies and no-see-ums hourly application may be necessary for adequate protection.

Warnings from packaging: Shake before using. Do not get in eyes. In case of eye contact, wash eyes with plenty of water. If irritation persists get medical attention. May cause skin reaction in rare cases.If so, wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children.

user reviews & comments

	birdonalimb		"I am a mosquito magnet, and I went through half the bottle while camping in the Rocky Mtns. for 3 days. Granted, there were a ton of mosquitos, but I ..."	Read more.
	anonymous 14247		"Four of us applied it in a heavy manner before going out. An hour and a half later three of us had at least one mosquito bite. ..."	Read more.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL (Active Ingredient)	3	73%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
CITRONELLA OIL (Active Ingredient)	1	86%	none identified
CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL (Active Ingredient)	1	94%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CEDARWOOD OIL (Active Ingredient)	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL EUCALYPTUS OIL	0	100%	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL

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		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL

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		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL

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)		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL

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 high doses		CITRONELLA OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, CEDARWOOD OIL

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		EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (TASMANIAN BLUE GUM) OIL, CYMBOPOGON (LEMON GRASS) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL, CEDARWOOD OIL