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Caribbean Blue-Natural Basics Tropic Tan Exotic Oil
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typetanning oil
Made byCaribbean Blue - natural basics by Caribbean Blue - natural basics
Data last updatedOctober 2008
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Caribbean Blue-Natural Basics Tropic Tan Exotic Oil

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps

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: Natural oils of coconut, grapeseed, sunflower, sesame seed, jojoba, macadamia nut and carrot seed, coconut freagance, rosemary extract and vitamins A, C, & E.
Directions from packaging:Apply liberally ensuring even coverage. Use on skin that does not easily burn.

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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
RETINOL (VITAMIN A)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROL
VITAMIN E		Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT)
CARROT SEED		None Identified
Data: None
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER)None Identified
Data: Fair
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA)
MACADAMIA NUT		None Identified
Data: Limited
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
ROSEMARY EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEEDNone Identified
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEEDNone Identified
Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA)None Identified
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 TOCOPHEROL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at very low doses RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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)
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Limited evidence of skin toxicity RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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)
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 RETINOL (VITAMIN A), TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED
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 ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER), MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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. RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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 RETINOL (VITAMIN A)