| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | baby bubble bath; baby soap; eczema / damaged skin treatment |
| Made by | Gentle Naturals by Del Laboratories, 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 | 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, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG 45 Palm Kernel Glycerides, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (and Water), D Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Fragrance (Lavender), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Oil (Corn), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba), Mineral Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil (Apricot), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricaria), Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Triethanolamine |
| Directions from packaging: | Pour a few capfuls into baby's bath. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsKeep out of reach of children. For external use only. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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 |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL (APRICOT) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL ZEA MAYS OIL (CORN) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL (JOJOBA) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| 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 very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| 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) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
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 | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BUTYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ISOBUTYLPARABEN, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, BUTYLPARABEN, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, MINERAL OIL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, BUTYLPARABEN, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL 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) |
| 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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE | |
| 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 | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL | |
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 very low doses | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-45 PALM KERNEL GLYCERIDES, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHOLECALCIFEROL, 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) GEL, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
