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LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL

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Data: Limited

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Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment44 products
foundation42 products
hair color and bleaching27 products
lip gloss25 products
lip balm25 products
beach & sport sunscreen24 products
lip balm with SPF24 products
serums & essences24 products
moisturizer19 products
moisturizer with SPF18 products
hair treatment/serum17 products
body wash/cleanser13 products
conditioner10 products
eye liner9 products
lip liner9 products
shampoo8 products
exfoliant/scrub8 products
concealer7 products
liquid hand soap7 products
around-eye cream6 products
hand cream6 products
baby sunscreen6 products
mask6 products
lipstick5 products
facial cleanser5 products
styling gel/lotion5 products
eye shadow4 products
brow liner3 products
bronzer/highlighter3 products
hair styling aide3 products
body oil3 products
makeup with SPF2 products
baby shampoo2 products
makeup primer2 products
bubble bath2 products
mascara2 products
other eye makeup2 products
hair spray2 products
shaving cream2 products
baby soap2 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
foot moisturizer1 products
toners/astringents1 products
after shave1 products
after sun product1 products
blush1 products
beard cleanser1 products
anti-aging1 products

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
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 productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
15 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Informational

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Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data Sources

  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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