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Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typebaby powder
Made by by
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Report for | | Johnson's Lavender And Chamomile Baby Powder

Johnson's Lavender And Chamomile Baby Powder

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information

Ingredients from packaging: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Tricalcium Phosphate, Fragrance (Lavender, Chamomile).
Directions from packaging:Shake powder into your hand and smooth onto skin. Apply powder liberally as often as necessary.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Do not apply to broken, irritated skin. Keep powder away from child's face to avoid inhalation, which can cause breathing problems. Keep out of reach of children. Close tightly after use. Store in a cool, dry place.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)Multiple, additive exposure sources, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCHNone Identified
Data: Fair
TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair


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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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.

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)

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.

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 ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), FRAGRANCE, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE