| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | body wash / cleanser |
| Made by | Jaqua by Jaqua |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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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: | Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamide MEA, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract (Kiwi), Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil (Kukui Nut Oil), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil (Brazil Nut Seed Oil), Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricaria), Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract (Mango), Oenothera Biennis Oil (Evening Primrose), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Benzophenone 4, Citric Acid, Glycol Stearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, PEG 120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance, Red 40, Ext Violet 2 |
| Directions from packaging: | In your shower or bath, use as body wash. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings:This product smells good enough to eat, but please don't. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXT VIOLET 2 | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| COCAMIDE MEA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| SULISOBENZONE BENZOPHENONE 4 | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| GLYCOL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM PCA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS FRUIT EXTRACT (KIWI) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA (BRAZILNUT) SEED OIL BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL (BRAZIL NUT SEED OIL) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT MANGIFERA INDICA FRUIT EXTRACT (MANGO) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER) HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL ALEURITES MOLUCCANA SEED OIL (KUKUI NUT OIL) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED SILK | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL (EVENING PRIMROSE) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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 | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
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 high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| 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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
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 | TOCOPHEROL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C RED 40, CITRIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GLYCOL STEARATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TOCOPHEROL, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PANTHENOL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, HYDROLYZED SILK, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, FD&C RED 40, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
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, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER) | |
| 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 | GLYCOL STEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) FRUIT EXTRACT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, GINKGO BILOBA (MAIDENHAIR TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED SILK, CITRIC ACID, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
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 | |
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. | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| 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 - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s) | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s) | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, COCAMIDE MEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SODIUM PCA | |
