Other Concerns
Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)SYNONYMS
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia.
Common concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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LOWDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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LOWUse Restrictions
Ingredient concerns
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- DATA SOURCES
Products with this Ingredient
foundation | 16 products |
mask | 15 products |
facial cleanser | 9 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 6 products |
toners/astringents | 5 products |
setting powder/spray | 4 products |
facial powder | 4 products |
serums & essences | 3 products |
foot odor control | 2 products |
hand sanitizer | 2 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 2 products |
moisturizer | 2 products |
around-eye cream | 1 products |
liquid hand soap | 1 products |
makeup primer | 1 products |
hand cream | 1 products |
pore strips | 1 products |
hair styling aide | 1 products |
concealer | 1 products |
makeup remover | 1 products |
foot moisturizer | 1 products |
styling gel/lotion | 1 products |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of any irritation | Open scientific literature |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Limited evidence of any toxicity or allergies | Open scientific literature |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Classified as toxic or harmful. | Open scientific literature |
Ecotoxicology
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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Wildlife and environmental toxicity | Open scientific literature |
Data gaps
CONCERN | REFERENCE |
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148 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
- Open scientific/peer reviewed literature
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
Understanding scores
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Data availability
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