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Whamisa Organic Aloe Mama's Hand Essence
EWG scientists reviewed the Whamisa Organic Aloe Mama's Hand Essence product label collected on November 02, 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. Whamisa Organic Aloe Mama's Hand Essence is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: November 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
- Endocrine disruption
MODERATE
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
- 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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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Good
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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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None
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Limited
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None
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LACTOBACILLUS/ ALOE BARBADENSIS FERMENT FILTRATE
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/MACULATA ALOE LEAF/MOLASSES FERMENT FILTRATE |
• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL FERMENT FILTRATE |
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT |
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Limited
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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|
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
*Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract, *Glycerin, *Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, *Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, *Lactobacillus/Maculata Aloe Leaf/Molasses Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, *Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract, *Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, ***Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, ***Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, ***Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, *Ethanol, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil.
Directions from packaging:
[How to use] Apply regularly for soft and moisturized hands.
Warnings from packaging:
[Precautions] Stop use if product causes irritation. If symptoms continue, seek medical advice. Do not use on wounds. Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. For external use. Keep out of reach of children.
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