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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

HIGH

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
MODERATE

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

SODIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, oral care agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Contamination concerns (3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, and NITROSAMINES)
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WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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SODIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, oral care agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, bulking agent
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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AZADIRACHTA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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AZADIRACHTA INDICA FLOWER EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SEA SALT

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	bulking, masking, oral care, viscosity controlling, abrasive, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM (CINNAMON) LEAF OIL

Data Availability: Fair

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, not reported
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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ECLIPTA PROSTRATA (FALSE DAISY) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Biochemical or cellular level changes (low)
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MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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OCIMUM BASILICUM (SWEET BASIL) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic, not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, tonic, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER/ LEAF/ STEM EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent -occlusive
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low)
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CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) SEED EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, emollient, humectant, masking, oral care, skin conditioning, skin protecting, tonic, uv absorber, fragrance ingredient, oral care agent, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (low)
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, proprietary, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin protecting
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ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, buffering, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (high) • Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Biochemical or cellular level changes (high)
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TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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CARBOMER

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilising, gel forming, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, and BENZENE)
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, denaturant, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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DEHYDROACETIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	preservative
CONCERNS	• Ecotoxicology (low) • Occupational hazards (high)
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BENZYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, preservative, solvent, external analgesic, fragrance ingredient, oral health care drug, solvent;viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Occupational hazards (high)
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FRAGRANCE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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Ingredients from packaging:

SODIUM CHLORIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, AQUA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE (HIMALAYAN SALT), JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SHELL POWDER, *GLYCERIN, MELIA AZADIRACHTA EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SEA SALT (DEAD SEA SALT), CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM LEAF OIL, CORALLINA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT, *HUMULUS LUPULUS (HOPS) EXTRACT: *LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, *CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, *CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA).FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL EXTRACT, *CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) SEED EXTRACT, *CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, *PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), CARBOMER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, FRAGRANCE.

Product's animal testing policies

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Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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