| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | cradle cap treatment |
| Made by | MD Essentials dba MD Moms by MD Essentials dba MD Moms |
| Data last updated | March 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, Isohexadecane, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sucrose Stearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Salicylic Acid, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Marine Silk Complex (Hydrolyzed Silk, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylohydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Potassium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate |
| Directions from packaging: | Firmly massage onto affected areas of baby's scalp. Leave on for 1-2 minutes. Gently rub flakes off with fingers, soft brush or washcloth. Rinse after use, avoiding contact with baby's eyes. Follow by washing baby's scalp and hair |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| ISOHEXADECANE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TRIETHYLHEXANOIN | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| OCTANOHYDROXAMIC ACID CAPRYLOHYDROXAMIC ACID | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SUCROSE STEARATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED SILK | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED ELASTIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| WATER | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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 BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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 | |
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 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, SUCROSE STEARATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ISOHEXADECANE, GLYCERIN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PANTHENOL, SORBITOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, SORBITOL, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUCROSE STEARATE, HYDROLYZED SILK, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | ISOHEXADECANE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, SALICYLIC ACID, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID, 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. |
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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 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | ISOHEXADECANE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, SUCROSE STEARATE, SORBITOL, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PANTHENOL, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, GLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | |
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 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 | PANTHENOL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | OCTANOHYDROXAMIC ACID, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, SUCROSE STEARATE, SORBITOL, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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 | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| 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 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE |
