| Score | |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | foot moisturizer; hand cream; moisturizer |
| Made by | AHAVA by Dead Sea Laboratories Ltd. |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | MINERAL HAND CREAM- Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alc., PEG-20 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alc., Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben, Fragrance (Perfume), Sea Salt & Water (Dead Sea Water), Allantoin, 2-Bromo-2-Nitroproane-1,3-Diol. MINERAL FOOT CREAM- Water (Aqua), Ethtyhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alc., PEG-20 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alc., Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Glycerin, Oleyl Erucate, Sea Salt & Water (Dead Sea Water), Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance (Perfume), Propylparaben, Allantoin, Saliclyc Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmindsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Triethanolamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia(Tea Tree) Leaf Oil. MINERAL BODY LOTION- Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alc., PEG-20 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alc., Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Dimethicone, Sea Salt & Water (Dead Sea Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana(Witch Hazel) Distillate, Fragrance (Perfume), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, 2-Bromo-2-Nitroproane-1,3-Diol. SMOOTHING MOISTURIZER- Water (Aqua), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Urea, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Magnesium Aspartate, Glycine, Alanine, Creatine, PEG-40 Stearate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate),Sea Salt & Water (Dead Sea Water), Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Allantoin, Fragrance (Perfume), 2-Bromo-2-Nitroproane-1,3-Diol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROANE-1,3-DIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE, NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | |
| PEG-40 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| PEG-20 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| SALICYLIC ACID SALICLYC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| OCTINOXATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) | |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Use restrictions | |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | |
| ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE ETHTYHEXYL PALMITATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) DISTILLATE | None Identified | |
| MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE | None Identified | |
| SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE | None Identified | |
| SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE | Data gaps | |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | None Identified | |
| ALANINE | None Identified | |
| ALLANTOIN | None Identified | |
| CREATINE | None Identified | |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE | None Identified | |
| OLEYL ERUCATE | None Identified | |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL | None Identified | |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMINDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | None Identified | |
| SORBITAN TRISTEARATE | None Identified | |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | None Identified | |
| SEA SALT | Innocuous | |
| WATER | Innocuous |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PEG-20 STEARATE, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SEA SALT, PROPYLPARABEN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, OLEYL ERUCATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, DIMETHICONE, CREATINE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALLANTOIN, ALANINE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | UREA, PEG-40 STEARATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, UREA, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SEA SALT, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PEG-40 STEARATE, OLEYL ERUCATE, OCTINOXATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CREATINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ALLANTOIN, ALANINE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-20 STEARATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-20 STEARATE, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SEA SALT, SALICYLIC ACID, SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ALANINE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, OLEYL ERUCATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-20 STEARATE, PEG-40 STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SEA SALT, PROPYLPARABEN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CREATINE, ALLANTOIN, ALANINE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as lung and skin irritant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne); products for use on skin | 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-20 STEARATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-40 STEARATE | |
| 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 | PEG-20 STEARATE, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, UREA, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, TOCOPHEROL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN TRISTEARATE, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-40 STEARATE, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE, OLEYL ERUCATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) DISTILLATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CREATINE, ALANINE | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | |
Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| 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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, UREA | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |