Other Concerns
SYNONYMS
Unacceptable
Unacceptable: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient
Algae Extract is an unspecified botanical extract of different species of algae (can vary between manufacturers).
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
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- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
facial moisturizer/treatment | 90 products |
mask | 52 products |
foundation | 42 products |
serums & essences | 40 products |
around-eye cream | 33 products |
conditioner | 31 products |
recreational sunscreen | 30 products |
shampoo | 30 products |
concealer | 26 products |
moisturizer | 22 products |
facial cleanser | 22 products |
hair treatment/serum | 22 products |
daily use with SPF | 22 products |
hair styling aide | 19 products |
lipstick | 14 products |
liquid hand soap | 12 products |
hand cream | 11 products |
makeup primer | 11 products |
bar soap | 10 products |
lip gloss | 9 products |
hair spray | 9 products |
anti-aging | 9 products |
toners/astringents | 7 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 6 products |
body wash/cleanser | 6 products |
setting powder/spray | 6 products |
styling gel/lotion | 5 products |
sunless tanning | 4 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 4 products |
lip balm with SPF | 3 products |
body firming lotion | 3 products |
lip balm | 3 products |
facial powder | 2 products |
makeup remover | 2 products |
bubble bath | 2 products |
mascara | 2 products |
body oil | 2 products |
detangler | 2 products |
other eye makeup | 1 products |
bronzer/highlighter | 1 products |
CC cream | 1 products |
fragrance for women | 1 products |
foot moisturizer | 1 products |
beard oil | 1 products |
after sun product | 1 products |
nail treatment | 1 products |
shaving cream (men's) | 1 products |
styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
depilatory | 1 products |
nail glue | 1 products |
cuticle treatment | 1 products |
eye shadow | 1 products |
brow liner | 1 products |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | Environment Canada Domestic Substance List |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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34 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
- EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
Understanding scores
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HOW WE DETERMINE SCORESHazard score
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Data availability
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