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For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typehand sanitizer
Made byFor My Kids by For My Kids
Data last updatedMay 2008
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For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Witch hazel extract (86% witch hazel extract and 14% grain alcohol), distilled water, organic tamanu oil, and a blend of organic lavender, organic eucalyptus, and organic sweet orange essential oils.
Directions from packaging:SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE. Suggested use: Spray on hands and rub hands together until dry.
Warnings from packaging:Not to be used internally. If you are pregnant, nursing, or you have a serious medical condition, consult your health care provider before using essential oils.

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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
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
SWEET ORANGE ESSENTIAL OIL
(ORGANIC)		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL
(ORGANIC)		Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
CALOPHYLIUM TACAMAHACA (TAMANU) SEED OIL
TAMANU OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) OIL
EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATER
(DISTILLED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust


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)
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)
Associated with immunotoxicity LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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 a low human health priority WATER
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL

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 CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CALOPHYLIUM TACAMAHACA (TAMANU) SEED OIL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL