| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | foot cleansing |
| Made by | Earth Therapeutics by Earth Therapeutics |
| 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: | Extracts of Chamomile, Elder Blossoms, Fennel, Geranium, Marigold, Orange Blossoms, Sage, Ylang Ylang (in purified water), Pumice, Polysorbate 20, Jojoba Seeds, Wintergreen, Apricot Shells, Purest Tea Tree Oil (Australian Melaleuca Alternifolia), Wild Mint Oil, Menthol, Carbomer, TEA, Aromatic Oils, Methylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol (derived from rose oil), Propylparaben |
| Directions from packaging: | After drying off area to be treated, gently massage on to dry feet to soften and smooth away calluses and rough, flaky skin. Rinse with warm water. Also works on hands, knees, elbows and other dry skin areas. Use as often as needed to achieve softer, cleaner, healthier looking skin. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE AROMATIC OILS | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  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 |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE TEA | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) YLANG YLANG (IN PURIFIED WATER) | Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL PUREST TEA TREE OIL (AUSTRALIAN MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA) | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| ORANGE FLOWER ORANGE BLOSSOMS | None Identified |  Data: None |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) APRICOT SHELLS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER ELDER BLOSSOMS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED POWDER JOJOBA SEEDS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PUMICE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT EXTRACTS OF CHAMOMILE | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | 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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| 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 | POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL, PUMICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, CARBOMER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | 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) |
| 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 | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG), MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM), METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHOL | |
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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PUMICE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, CARBOMER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
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) |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG), GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS (WINTERGREEN) 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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PUMICE, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED POWDER, MENTHOL, ORANGE FLOWER, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM), PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL), FRAGRANCE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| 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 | POLYSORBATE-20, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
