| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | bar soap |
| Made by | Vitabath by Esscentual Brands |
| 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: | Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Fragrance, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extact, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Tocopherol Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Yellow 10 Lake, Ultramarines (CI 77007), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor adult use only. |
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 | 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 |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 10 LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| CHOLECALCIFEROL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | The product manufacturer has listed sodium hydroxide on the product label or has informed Skin Deep's research team that it is used to make the product. In a properly manufactured soap, this common raw ingredient completely reacts with oils; none remains in the product. Therefore, the hazards associated with sodium hydroxide are not considered relevant for this product. |
| SODIUM PALMATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SODIUM PALM KERNELATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SAPONIFIED VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL [product of sodium hydroxide and VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL] | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SAPONIFIED ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL [product of sodium hydroxide and ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL] | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SAPONIFIED PRUNUS DULCIS (ALMOND) OIL [product of sodium hydroxide and PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL] | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTACT | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| 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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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 bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCERIN, D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | MICA | |
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 | WATER, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MICA, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products for use on skin | CHOLECALCIFEROL |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES | |
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, D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, MICA, GLYCERIN | |
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 skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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) EXTRACT, TETRASODIUM EDTA, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | , ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, , , GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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) | |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | D&C YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHOLECALCIFEROL | |
