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Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesbath oil / salts / soak; body wash / cleanser
Made byBliss by BlissWorld, LLC
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Report for BlissWorld, LLC | Bliss | Bliss Bath + Shower Gel, Blood Orange + White Pepper

Bliss Bath + Shower Gel, Blood Orange + White Pepper

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, 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: Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Ceteareth 60 Myristyl Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract (Orange), Piper Nigrum Seed Extract (Pepper), Glyceryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Benzophenone 4, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Red 4 (CI 14700), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200)
Directions from packaging:Use as a body wash to shake up your shower, or pour a bit into the bath for a more stimulating soak. For adult use only.

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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
CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOLEnhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LIMONENEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
BUTYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HEXYL CINNAMALAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LINALOOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
ISOBUTYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
D&C RED 33
RED 33 (CI 17200)
Use restrictions
Data: Limited
FD&C RED 4
RED 4 (CI 14700)
Cancer, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL LAURATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS), 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
CHLORPHENESINUse restrictions
Data: Limited
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT (ORANGE)
Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
FD&C YELLOW 5
YELLOW 5 (CI 19140)
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
PIPER NIGRUM (BLACK PEPPER) SEED EXTRACT
PIPER NIGRUM SEED EXTRACT (PEPPER)
None Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM CITRATENone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans SULISOBENZONE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans LIMONENE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen FD&C RED 4

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN
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.

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

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Associated with endocrine disruption SULISOBENZONE
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects SULISOBENZONE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity products for use on skin LIMONENE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as medium human health priority FD&C YELLOW 5
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, LINALOOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, FD&C RED 4, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL
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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling LIMONENE
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 SODIUM CITRATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FD&C YELLOW 5, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin SULISOBENZONE, WATER
Suspected to be an environmental toxin COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERYL LAURATE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C RED 4, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, D&C RED 33, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity LIMONENE

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans SULISOBENZONE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) GLYCERYL LAURATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as irritant PHENOXYETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant LIMONENE

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL LAURATE, BUTYLPARABEN
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 SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL LAURATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, PIPER NIGRUM (BLACK PEPPER) SEED 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 BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL

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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion BUTYLPARABEN, 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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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 FD&C RED 4
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes products for use around the eyes D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL LAURATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics D&C RED 33, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE