| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | baby soap |
| Made by | Johnson & Johnson by Johnson & Johnson |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | According to PETA, this company conducts animal tests. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate; Sodium Trideceth Sulfate; Acrylates Copolymer; Glycol Distearate; Glycerin; Fragrance; Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride; Laureth-4; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Propylparaben; Tetrasodium EDTA; Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter); Mineral Oil; Theobroma Cocao (Cocoa) Seed Butter; Tocopheryl Acetate; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Yellow 10; Red 40. May Also Contain: Sodium Hydroxide |
| Directions from packaging: | Keep this product out of reach of children. Remove quality seal before use. Do not use if seal is broken. |
| Warnings from packaging: | SAFETY TIP: Keep this product out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| LAURETH-4 | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| D&C YELLOW 10 | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | The product manufacturer has listed sodium hydroxide on the product label or has informed Skin Deep's research team that it is used to make the product. In a properly manufactured soap, this common raw ingredient completely reacts with oils; none remains in the product. Therefore, the hazards associated with sodium hydroxide are not considered relevant for this product. |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SAPONIFIED BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) [product of sodium hydroxide and BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)] | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA COCAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER | 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) |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
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) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | MINERAL OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
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, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, FD&C RED 40, D&C YELLOW 10 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TETRASODIUM EDTA, MINERAL OIL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| 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, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | GLYCOL DISTEARATE | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, FD&C RED 40, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | |
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 | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | GLYCOL DISTEARATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C RED 40, D&C YELLOW 10 | |
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. |
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| 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) | LAURETH-4 |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, LAURETH-4 | |
| 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 | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-4, GLYCOL DISTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | , THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, MINERAL OIL, LAURYL METHYL GLUCETH-10 HYDROXYPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE | |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
