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Baja Baby Lavender Shampoo & Wash
EWG scientists reviewed the Baja Baby Lavender Shampoo & Wash product label collected on October 14, 2016 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. Baja Baby Lavender Shampoo & Wash is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: October 2016
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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None
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
PETA Cruelty-free Companies
Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Glacial Water (Aqua), Coco Glucoside, Decyle Glucoside, Myristic Acid, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Guar Gum, Organic Cold-Pressed Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Oil, Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Organic Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender) Oil, Organic Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Glucose, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase
Directions from packaging:
Apply a small amount to wet hair or skin; rinse with clean water. Best used with Baja Baby Lavender Conditioning Cream. Please test on small patch of skin prior to use.
Warnings from packaging:
None
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