Keys Soap Tortuga Therapeutic Lotion || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

KEYS SOAP TORTUGA THERAPEUTIC LOTION

last updated: 07/03/07 brand: Keys Soap by Keys, Inc.

SCORE

low hazard (out of 10)

72%

data gap

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1% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns
0% of moisturizers have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Full Member Status: This company is up-to-date on all requirements of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics and meets minimum requirements for Full Member status. They are continuing to work toward fully substantiating the safety of their products as required in the next phase of 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: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

Ingredients from packaging: AVOCADO OIL; BLACK CUMIN OIL; CARROT SEED OIL; KEYS MICELLE; WATER; VEGETABLE GLYCERIN; SHEA BUTTER; VEGETABLE WAX

Directions from packaging: Tortuga was designed as a facial lotion and moisturizer. It can be used on the entire body as a therapeutic lotion for dry skin or skin disorders. Also leave-in conditioner.

user reviews & comments

	anonymous 29208	"Very hydrating body lotion. Thick consistency, has a slight smell to it, but nothing offensive. It is kinda pricey. ..."	Read more.
	CCH	"I have very dry skin and this lotion feels very moisturizing everytime I use it. It does have a distinct scent (rosemary?) and my husband thinks it s ..."	Read more.
	dogspike	"I love this lotion. It works great under my Alima Mineral makeup. Makes my skin soft & glowing. No dry skin all winter. I also use Keys Island RX ..."	Read more.
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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN (USP)	1	98%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL (ORGANIC)	1	94%	none identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL (ORGANIC)	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BLACK CUMIN OIL (ORGANIC)	0	100%	none identified
VEGETABLE EMULSIFYING WAX VEGETABLE WAX (USP)	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (FILTERED)	0	94%	none identified
WATER KEYS MICELLE	0	0%	innocuous

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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
Limited evidence of cardiovascular or blood toxicity		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN

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		DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) 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		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, VEGETABLE EMULSIFYING WAX, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BLACK CUMIN OIL