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Emerita Pro-Gest Single-Use Packets
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typehormonal cream
Made byEmerita by Emerita
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Emerita Pro-Gest Single-Use Packets

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Carthamus Tinctorius (Hybrid Safflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Stearic Acid, Progesterone USP, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Citrus Auranitium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Carbomer
Directions from packaging:Where do I put it?We get that questions a lot. But trust us, there's nothing weird or hard about it. Just massage a dime-size dollop of cream (about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon into your skin. Try your wrists, arms, thighs, tummy - whatever you like. Do that twice a day for 21 days, then rest for the next seven, and you're on the way to natural peri/menopausal balance. Or if you're looking for help with PMS balance, use 14 days on and 14 off.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsAs with any product, if you experience irritation or discomfort, discontinue use and consult a doctor. The tubes inside are sealed for your protection.

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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
PROGESTERONECancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Robust
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SORBIC ACIDAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OILUse restrictions
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SODIUM BEHENOYL LACTYLATENone Identified
Data: None
CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS OIL
CITRUS AURANITIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL		None Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CAPRYLYL GLYCOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (HYBRID SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL		None Identified
Data: Fair
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
CARBOMERNone 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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
Possible human carcinogen PROGESTERONE

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 any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses PROGESTERONE

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)
endocrine - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study PROGESTERONE

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBIC ACID

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 WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CARBOMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CETYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity SORBIC ACID
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses PROGESTERONE

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 CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, PROGESTERONE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, SORBIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCERIN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CARBOMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

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)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, PANTHENOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, STEARIC ACID, CARBOMER, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, SODIUM BEHENOYL LACTYLATE, PROGESTERONE, GLYCERIN, CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
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) CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL
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