Whamisa Organic Fruits Body Butter

EWG scientists reviewed the Whamisa Organic Fruits Body Butter 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 Body Butter 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
HIGH
- Endocrine disruption
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- 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 (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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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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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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MUSA SAPIENTUM (PLANTAIN) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/MUSA SAPIENTUM (BANANA) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE |
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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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None
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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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RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/RUBUS IDAEUS (RASPBERRY) FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE |
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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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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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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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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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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:
*Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract, *Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, *Beeswax, **Cetyl Alcohol, *Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, **Cetearyl Alcohol, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, *Saccharomyces/Apple/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, **Cetearyl Olivate, **Sorbitan Olivate, *Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, *Lactobacillus/Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Ferment Filtrate, ***Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, ***Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, ***Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, ^Silica, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, p-Methoxybenzaldehyde, Hexyl Acetate, Vanillin, Phenylacetic Acid, Gamma-Undecalactone, Beta-Ionone
Directions from packaging:
[How to use] Apply regularly for soft, nourished skin. Best applied to damp skin, after washing.
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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