| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | pain relief; muscle / joint soreness |
| Made by | Blue Stop by K Group Medical |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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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: | Whole Leaf Aloe Vera; MSM; Mineral Oil; Coconut Oil; Glycerin; Peach Oil; Natural Menthol; EMU Oil; Kokum Butter; Triethanolamine; Soybean Oil; Witch Hazel; Propylene Glycol; Carbomer; Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E); Diazolidinyl Urea; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Cetyl Myristoleate; Cetyl Palmitate; Tea Tree Oil; Retinol; Borax; EDTA; Glucosamine; FD&C Blue |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply to affected area frequently as needed. If pain persists, see your doctor. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM BORATE BORAX | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| FD&C BLUE 1 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL TEA TREE OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| CETYL PALMITATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) WHOLE LEAF ALOE VERA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| EMU OIL | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GARCINIA INDICA (GOA HERB) SEED BUTTER KOKUM BUTTER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLUCOSAMINE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CIS-9-CETYL MYRISTOLEATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DIMETHYL SULFONE MSM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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 very low doses | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | SODIUM BORATE | |
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 significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF 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. |
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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 immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MINERAL OIL | |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BORATE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | CARBOMER | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | MENTHOL, DIMETHYL SULFONE, CETYL PALMITATE | |
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 | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, DIMETHYL SULFONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CETYL PALMITATE, CARBOMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | SODIUM BORATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Prohibited for use in food | SODIUM BORATE | |
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 | RETINOL (VITAMIN A), TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL, SODIUM BORATE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, FD&C BLUE 1 | |
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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CETYL PALMITATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM BORATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, EDTA, DIMETHYL SULFONE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARBOMER, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
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) | CETYL PALMITATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, EDTA | |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, EDTA, CETYL PALMITATE, CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CIS-9-CETYL MYRISTOLEATE, PRUNUS PERSICA (PEACH) OIL, MINERAL OIL, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), GLYCERIN, GLUCOSAMINE, GARCINIA INDICA (GOA HERB) SEED BUTTER, EMU OIL, DIMETHYL SULFONE | |
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. | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINOL (VITAMIN A), SODIUM BORATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BORATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
