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Vitabath Bath & Shower Gelee Original Spring Green Moisturizing Lotion
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesbath oil / salts / soak; body wash / cleanser
Made byVitabath by Esscentual Brands
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Esscentual Brands | Vitabath | Vitabath Bath & Shower Gelee Original Spring Green Moisturizing Lotion

Vitabath Bath & Shower Gelee Original Spring Green Moisturizing Lotion

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, COCAMIDE DEA, LAURETH 7, PEG-8, FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, LANOLIN OIL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS), RETINYL PALMITATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN, HORSE CHESTNUT EXTRACT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM), RUTIN, VEGETABLE OIL, CITRIC ACID, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C YELLOW 8, D&C GREEN 5, FD&C BLUE 1 . DIRECTIONS: FOR THE SHOWER, SQUEEZE ONTO A POUF, SPONGE OR WASHCLOTH AND APPLY TO SKIN; FOR THE BATH, SQUEEZE CONTENTS UNDER RUNNING WATER.
Directions from packaging:For the shower, squeeze onto a pouf, sponge or washcloth and apply to skin; for the bath, squeeze contents under running water.

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, 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
PEG-8Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
COCAMIDE DEACancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
LAURETH-7Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATEContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
D&C YELLOW 8Use restrictions
Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ISOPROPYL LANOLATEAllergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
OLEYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT
HORSE CHESTNUT EXTRACT (AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM)		None Identified
Data: Limited
RUTINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CALCIUM PANTOTHENATENone Identified
Data: Limited
D&C GREEN 5None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS)		None Identified
Data: Fair
VEGETABLE OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
BIOTINNone Identified
Data: Fair
LANOLIN 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen FD&C BLUE 1
Cancer - limited evidence COCAMIDE DEA

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)

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.
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDE DEA
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OLEYL ALCOHOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C GREEN 5
Not suspected to be persistent ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, D&C YELLOW 8, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN

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, VEGETABLE OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OLEYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN OIL, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C YELLOW 8, D&C GREEN 5, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-8

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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), ISOPROPYL LANOLATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin OLEYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, VEGETABLE OIL, LANOLIN OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C YELLOW 8, D&C GREEN 5, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, BIOTIN

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLEYL 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.
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 TETRASODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), OLEYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel VEGETABLE OIL
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 BIOTIN, ISOPROPYL LANOLATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel RUTIN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM (HORSE CHESTNUT) SEED EXTRACT

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 TETRASODIUM EDTA

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)
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin D&C YELLOW 8
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications COCAMIDE DEA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA