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Yes to Baby Carrots Gentle Foaming Shampoo + Body Wash
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesbaby shampoo; baby soap
Made byYes to Baby Carrots by Yes To Carrots
Data last updatedMarch 2011
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Yes to Baby Carrots Gentle Foaming Shampoo + Body Wash

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsChampion Status
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil*, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Juice*, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate, Calendula Officinalis Extract*, Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract*, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil*, Fragrance (Parfum)**, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate. *Certified Organic Ingredient **100% natural fragrance
Directions from packaging:Pump one squirt into hands or washcloth. Lovingly massage soft, natural foam onto baby's skin and hair then rinse well with warm water. Warp up in a warm, fluffy towel. now you're clean, cuddly, and cozy.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If an adverse reaction develops, stop use and contact your physician.

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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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
AMYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
POTASSIUM SORBATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
ALLYL CAPROATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
BENZYL ACETATECancer
Data: Limited
SODIUM BENZOATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
DECYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) JUICENone Identified
Data: Limited
MELON FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
ALDEHYDE C-16 CETYL ESTERS
ALDEHYDE C-14		None Identified
Data: None
AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA (WEST INDIAN ROSEWOOD) OIL
AMYRIS OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT*		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
VANILLINNone Identified
Data: Fair
PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
PHENYL ETHYL ALCOHOL		None Identified
Data: Fair
TRIETHYL CITRATENone Identified
Data: Fair
CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) OIL
HO WOOD OIL		None Identified
Data: Limited
3-HEXENOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
ANISIC ALDEHYDENone Identified
Data: Limited
GUAIAC WOOD OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
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
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen BENZYL ACETATE
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE
Known human immune system toxicant AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful GUAIAC WOOD OIL, ANISIC ALDEHYDE, VANILLIN, CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL, 3-HEXENOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) OIL, BENZYL ACETATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALLYL CAPROATE

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
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin ALLYL CAPROATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin GUAIAC WOOD OIL, ANISIC ALDEHYDE, VANILLIN, CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL, 3-HEXENOL, WATER, TRIETHYL CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PHENETHYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) OIL, BENZYL ACETATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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 RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA (WEST INDIAN ROSEWOOD) OIL, GUAIAC WOOD OIL, ANISIC ALDEHYDE, VANILLIN, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) JUICE, 3-HEXENOL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, MELON FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL, CITRIC ACID, CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA (CAMPHOR) OIL, BENZYL ACETATE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, ALLYL CAPROATE, ALDEHYDE C-16 CETYL ESTERS

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)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
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 - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications SODIUM BENZOATE