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Bio-Oil Scar Treatment
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesbody oil; scar treatment
Made by by
Data last updatedApril 2008
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Bio-Oil Scar Treatment

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Triisononanoin, Cetearyl EthylHexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil (Rosemary), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Helianthus Annus Seed Oil (Sunflower), Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil), BHT, Bisabolol, Perfume (Fragrance), CI 26100 (Red 17)
Directions from packaging:DirectionsSee enclosed leaflet. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsFor External Use Only. Do not ingest. Do not use on broken skin. If signs of skin irritation occur discontinue use.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
BHTCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
CI 26100Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OILEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER OIL
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER OIL)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATENone Identified
Data: None
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER)		None Identified
Data: Fair
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL (ROSEMARY)		None Identified
Data: Limited
TRIISONONANOINEnhanced skin absorption
Data: None
BISABOLOLEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL		Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited


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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen CI 26100

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BHT

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.
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses BHT
Limited evidence of any disruption LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Associated with immunotoxicity LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL, BHT

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Not suspected to be persistent ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, BISABOLOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CI 26100

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity BHT
Classified as a low human health priority GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BISABOLOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CI 26100

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative CI 26100
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, BISABOLOL

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.
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

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical TRIISONONANOIN
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 TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, BISABOLOL, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CI 26100, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, MINERAL OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, FRAGRANCE

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.
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. RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)