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Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream
EWG scientists reviewed the Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream product label collected on June 27, 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 Grown Alchemist Intensive Hand Cream is 3.
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Data last updated: June 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)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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None
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS SINENSIS PEEL OIL EXPRESSED (SWEET ORANGE) |
• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Robust
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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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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Limited
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None
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Limited
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CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (ALEXANDRIAN LAUREL) SEED OIL
Appeared as: CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (TAMANU) SEED OIL |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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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 Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Aqua (Purified Water), Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate (Plant), Cetyl Alcohol (Plant), Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate (Plant), Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil Expressed, Sodium Dehydroacetate (Organic Listed), Xanthan Gum (Natural), Lactic Acid (Plant), Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Myroxylon Pereirae (Peru Balsam) Oil, Tocopherol (Plant), Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Wood Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate (Plant), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Linalool (Plant), Limonene (Plant), Benzyl Salicylate (Plant), Farnesol (Plant), Benzyl Benzoate (Plant), Benzyl Alcohol (Plant), Benzyl Cinnamate (Plant).
Directions from packaging:
Apply to clean skin and massage gently until absorbed. Excellent for dry skin that requires an intensive hydrating treatment.
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