Freeman for Heaven's Silk Spa Sugar Body Polish (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

FREEMAN FOR HEAVEN'S SILK SPA SUGAR BODY POLISH (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Freeman by pH Beauty Labs

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

69%

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 does not test on animals.

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), Miscellaneous, Contamination concerns

Ingredients from packaging: SUCROSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS OIL (SUNFLOWER), SODIUM CHLORIDE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT (CUCUMBER), CUCUMIS MELO FRUIT EXTRACT (MELON), PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRITICUM VULGARE GERM OIL (WHEAT), TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (SAFFLOWER), FRAGRANCE, VIOLET NO. 2.

Directions from packaging: Before use, mix liquid well into sugar crystals. Scoop small dollop of mixture onto washcloth and massage over skin. Rinse lightly and pat dry.

Warnings from packaging: Use only as directed. Avoid eye contact. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If skin irritation develops, discontinue use.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET NO. 2	2	71%	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT	1	91%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (SAFFLOWER)	1	84%	none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT (CUCUMBER)	0	100%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS OIL (SUNFLOWER)	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
SUCROSE	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		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		D&C VIOLET 2
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUCROSE, SODIUM CHLORIDE

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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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)
Classified as a high human health priority		D&C VIOLET 2
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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		FRAGRANCE

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 moderate doses		SODIUM CHLORIDE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) 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)
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		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, FRAGRANCE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes 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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT