| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | hormonal cream; moisturizer |
| Made by | Born Again by At Last Naturals, Inc. |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Wild Yam Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera Gel), Soybean Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Citric Acid Added for pH Balance, Propylparaben |
| Directions from packaging: | Suggested Use: Gently massage 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonful of cream into the soft parts of the body; including the belly, breasts, inner thigh and under the upper arm. Rotate area of application daily for maximum benefit. For best results apply to clean skin two times daily. Individual needs may vary. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor External Use Only. Keep Out of Reach of Children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ALOE VERA GEL) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT WILD YAM EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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, SODIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCERIN | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLPARABEN, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CITRIC ACID | |
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) |
| 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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM BENZOATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
