Data Availability:
Limited
Babyganics Cold Relief Chest Rub (2017 formulation)
Ingredient concerns
See how this product scores for common concerns.
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LOWCancer
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LOWAllergies & Immunotoxicity
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MODERATEDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicity
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MODERATEUse Restrictions
Ingredient scores
Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.
MENTHOL
Data Availability: Fair
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BEESWAX
Data Availability: Limited
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CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
Appeared as: EUCALYPTUS GLOBULAS LEAF OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL
Appeared as: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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SILICA, AMORPHOUS
Appeared as: SILICA
Data Availability: Good
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TOCOPHEROL
Data Availability: Fair
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Ingredients from packaging:
Active ingredient: Menthol 2.6% Inactive ingredients: beeswax, cedrus atlantica bark oil, eucalyptus globulas leaf oil, glycine soja (soybean) oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, silica, tocopherol
Directions from packaging:
Children 2 to under 12 years of age: apply a thick layer on chest & throat, cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired, keep clothing loose about throat/chest to help vapors reach the nose and mouth, repeat up to 3 times per 24 hours or as directed by doctor. Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor. How to Use: Simply twist base of Babyganics Cold Relief Chest Rub and apply a thick layer to chest and/or throat. Cover with a warm, dry cloth if desired. Say bye bye to messy fingertips!
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use by mouth, in nostrils. Ask a doctor before use if your child has persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma, cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus). When using this product do not heat, microwave, add to hot water or any container where heating water. May cause splattering and result in burns. Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Product's animal testing policies
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Unknown
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Understanding scores
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HOW WE DETERMINE SCORESHazard score
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Data availability
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