| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | LOW |
| Product Type | nipple cream (for moms) |
| Made by | Bionee Organic Certified Maternity Skincare by Bionee Organic Certified Maternity Skincare |
| Data last updated | February 2011 |
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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: | Water (Aqua), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Water*, Honey*, Acacia Deccurens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract*, Carboxymethylcellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate , Cetyl Alcohol , Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Organic Seabuckthorn Oil*, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Bisabolol, Stearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Aroma*, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate *Ingredients from organic farming/Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply daily to nipples. Does not need to be removed prior to feeding. External use. Keep out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Bionee | http://www.bionee.com | |
| Google Shopping | search now | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM (PLANT-DERIVED) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| CITRIC ACID (PLANT-DERIVED) | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (PLANT-DERIVED) | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL (PLANT-DERIVED) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| SORBITAN STEARATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL (PLANT-DERIVED) | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALOE ARBORESCENS LEAF EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF WATER (ORGANIC) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POLYGLYCERYL-3 OLEATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified |  Data: None |
| DIOCTYLDECYL IPDI ESTERS (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| VINCA MINOR LEAF EXTRACT (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: None |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT OIL ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: None |
| AROMA (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CELLULOSE GUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL (PLANT-DERIVED) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BISABOLOL (PLANT-DERIVED) | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| HONEY (ORGANIC) | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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 moderate doses | ALOE ARBORESCENS LEAF EXTRACT | |
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) |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), POTASSIUM SORBATE, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, HONEY, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE GUM, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BISABOLOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SODIUM BENZOATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), POTASSIUM SORBATE, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, HONEY, CITRIC ACID, CELLULOSE GUM, BISABOLOL | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE ARBORESCENS 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 | TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA), POTASSIUM SORBATE, HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CELLULOSE GUM | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DIOCTYLDECYL IPDI, VINCA MINOR 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 | BISABOLOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | AROMA, XANTHAN GUM, ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT OIL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 OLEATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED WAX, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM, ALOE ARBORESCENS LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, ALOE ARBORESCENS LEAF EXTRACT | |
