Whamisa Organic Fruits Lip Moisture

EWG scientists reviewed the Whamisa Organic Fruits Lip Moisture product label collected on January 18, 2017 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 Fruits Lip Moisture is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: January 2017
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
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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Limited
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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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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE |
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None
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Limited
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RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE |
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Limited
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Limited
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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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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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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:
*Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Butter, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Beeswax, *Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Lactobacillus/Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Citrus Junos Fruit Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Oil, *Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, ***Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, ***Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, ***Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, **Tocopherol, **Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil.
Directions from packaging:
[How to use] Apply liberally and evenly as often as necessary, and before exposure to wind or cold or after swimming.
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 only. Keep out of reach of children.
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