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Grounded Sage Skincare Facial Moisturizer, Patchouli
EWG scientists reviewed the Grounded Sage Skincare Facial Moisturizer, Patchouli product label collected on April 18, 2019 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. EWG's rating for Grounded Sage Skincare Facial Moisturizer, Patchouli is 1.
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Data last updated: April 2019
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)
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Contamination concerns
- Occupational hazards
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Robust
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (THEOBROMA) SEED BUTTER
Appeared as: THEOBROMA GRANDIFLORUM (CAPUACU) SEED BUTTER |
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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None
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None
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Limited
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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
Leaping Bunny
Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Organic Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aqua (Deionized Water), Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Organic Theobroma Grandiflorum (Capuacu) Seed Butter, Organic Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Organic Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Propanediol (Zemea), Titanium Dioxide, Glycerine (Vegetable), Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Levulinate, Organic Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Warnings from packaging:
For External Use Only
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