| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | baby bubble bath; baby shampoo; body wash / cleanser |
| Made by | Earth's Best by Hain Celestial Group, Inc. |
| Data last updated | December 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Innovator Status |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Aqua (Purified Water) Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Gel* Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Di-Steareth-75 IPDI Coco-Betaine Vegetable Glycerin Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil Beta-Glucan Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E) Anthemus Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract* Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract* Calendula Officinalis (Marigold) Flower Extract* Panthenol (Vit.B5) Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil Citric Acid Benzyl Alcohol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate. *certified organic |
| Directions from packaging: | To Use: Wet baby's hair and body with warm water. Gently massage a moderate amount of wash to baby�s hair and body. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with Earth�s Best Lavender Everyday Lotion or Calendula Extra Rich Cr�me created by JASON. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| DISTEARETH-75 IPDI | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| COCO-BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL (ORGANIC) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL OIL | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| BETA-GLUCAN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMUS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT* (ORGANIC) | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | 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) |
| 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) LEAF 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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
Endocrine disruption**Listed below are endocrine disruption 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) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCO-BETAINE | |
| 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 | WATER, GLYCERIN, COCO-BETAINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, PANTHENOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, CITRIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | DISTEARETH-75 IPDI | |
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 | DISTEARETH-75 IPDI, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | 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 | COCO-BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, SODIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CITRIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
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) LEAF 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | DISTEARETH-75 IPDI, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, BETA-GLUCAN, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
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 | COCO-BETAINE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF GEL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM BENZOATE | |
