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California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Super Sensitive (old formulation)
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typesbody wash / cleanser; shampoo
Made byCalifornia Baby by California Baby
Data last updatedJuly 2010
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Report for California Baby | California Baby | California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Super Sensitive (old formulation)

California Baby Shampoo & Bodywash Super Sensitive (old formulation)

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources
Other MODERATE concerns: Contamination concerns
Other LOW concerns: 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: Ingredients (INCI): Aqua (water), *aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), *decyl glucoside and *lauryl glucoside (corn, coconut and palm), organic quillaja saponaria (soap bark), *cereus grandiflorus extract (cactus), *calendula officinalis (calendula), *viola tricolor extract (pansy), and * yucca schidigera (yucca), vegetable glycerin, *simmondsia chinensis oil (jojoba oil), tocopherol (vit. e), panthenol (vit. b-5), capryloyl glycine and undecylenoyl glycine (amino acids).
Directions from packaging:Massage onto hair and scalp; follow with our Super Sensitive Hair Conditioner if needed. Bodywash for use in bath & shower in place of regular soap.
Warnings from packaging:Common Sense Caution: Intended for external use only. If any adverse reactions, discontinue use and contact physician immediately.

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
QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK)Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROL
VITAMIN E		Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
PANTHENOL
(ORGANIC)		Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
(ORGANIC)		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
YUCCA SCHIDIGERA (MOJAVE YUCCA)None Identified
Data: Limited
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: None
VIOLA TRICOLOR (HEARTSEASE)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINENone Identified
Data: None
UNDECYLENOYL GLYCINENone Identified
Data: None
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)
(ORGANIC)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA)
(ORGANIC)		None 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 TOCOPHEROL

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 moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)

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 immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK)

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 TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)

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 TOCOPHEROL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
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, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel YUCCA SCHIDIGERA (MOJAVE YUCCA), VIOLA TRICOLOR (HEARTSEASE), UNDECYLENOYL GLYCINE, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK), LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERIN, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS (CACTUS), CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)