Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner

EWG scientists reviewed the Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner 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 Balancing Toner 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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
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Limited
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• 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 (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
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Fair
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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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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
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Aqua (Purified Water), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract (and) Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber Fruit) Extract (and) Panax Ginseng Root Extract (and) Cola Acuminata (Kola Nut) Extract (and) Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (and) Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract (and) Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Glycerin (Vegetable), Allantoin Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Vegetable), Rosa Damascena (Rose Absolute) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil, Lactic Acid (Natural Source), Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate (Vegetable), Phenoxyethanol, Citral (Vegetable), Geraniol (Vegetable), Citronellol (Vegetable), Linalool (Vegetable)
Directions from packaging:
Following cleansing, apply a few drops onto palms of your hands and press onto face, neck and d colletage avoiding the eye contour. Apply morning and evening and follow with appropriate serum or moisturiser. Alternatively apply generously to a cotton pad, with sweeping movements from the centre of the face, outwards. Gently wipe from forehead to neck and decolletage, avoiding the eye contour.
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