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Earth Therapeutics Foot Scrub (2019 formulation)

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Ingredient concerns

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LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

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WATER
Appeared as: WATER/AQUA/EAU

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, bulking agent
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SODIUM COCO-SULFATE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - cleansing agent, cleansing, emulsifying, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, abrasive, emollient, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption
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COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high) • Contamination concerns (COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, 3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, and NITROSAMINES)
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PUMICE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, bulking agent, bulking, viscosity controlling
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ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent -nonaqueous, emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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LAURAMIDE DIPA

Data Availability: None

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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
Appeared as: CHARCOAL POWDER [MEDICINAL BAMBOO] (MEDICINAL BAMBOO)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, colorant, opacifying agent, cosmetic colorant
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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Appeared as: TEA TREE [MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA] LEAF OIL* (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
Appeared as: PEPPERMINT [MENTHA PIPERITA] OIL* (MENTHA PIPERITA)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS [ORANGE] FLOWER EXTRACT* (ORANGE)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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PROPANEDIOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, viscosity decreasing agent, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, ph adjuster, buffering
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, solvent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) SEED POWDER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE
Appeared as: ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low)
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Appeared as: BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII [SHEA] BUTTER* (SHEA)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueous, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER
Appeared as: MANGIFERA INDICA [MANGO] SEED BUTTER* (MANGO)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCERIN
Appeared as: GLYCERIN [VEGETABLE] (VEGETABLE)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, solvent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
Appeared as: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS [SUNFLOWER] SEED OIL* (SUNFLOWER)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS [ORANGE] FRUIT EXTRACT* (ORANGE)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, masking, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
Appeared as: ANTHEMIS NOBILIS [CHAMOMILE] EXTRACT* (CHAMOMILE)

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA [LAVENDER] EXTRACT* (LAVENDER)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent -occlusive, perfuming
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT* (MATRICARIA)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent -occlusive, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Neurotoxicity (low)
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TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Appeared as: TOCOPHERYL ACETATE [VITAMIN E] (VITAMIN E)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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MENTHOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, external analgesic, flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, oral health caredrug, masking, refreshing, soothing
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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METHYL SALICYLATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, external analgesic, flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, perfuming, soothing
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (high)
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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SODIUM HYALURONATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, humectant, skin conditioning
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POTASSIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	preservative
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POTASSIUM SORBATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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CITRIC ACID
Appeared as: CITRIC ACID [ALPHA-HYDROXY FRUIT ACID] (ALPHA-HYDROXY FRUIT ACID)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster, buffering, chelating, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER/AQUA/EAU, JUGLANS REGIA [PERSIAN WALNUT] SHELL POWDER, SODIUM COCO-SULFATE, HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, PUMICE, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURAMIDE DIPA, CHARCOAL POWDER [MEDICINAL BAMBOO], TEA TREE [MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA] LEAF OIL*, PEPPERMINT [MENTHA PIPERITA] OIL*, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS [ORANGE] FLOWER EXTRACT*, PROPANEDIOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PRUNUS ARMENIACA [APRICOT] SEED POWDER, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE*, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII [SHEA] BUTTER*, MANGIFERA INDICA [MANGO] SEED BUTTER*, GLYCERIN [VEGETABLE], HELIANTHUS ANNUUS [SUNFLOWER] SEED OIL*, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS [ORANGE] FRUIT EXTRACT*, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS [CHAMOMILE] EXTRACT*, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA [LAVENDER] EXTRACT*, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT*, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE [VITAMIN E], MENTHOL, METHYL SALICYLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID [ALPHA-HYDROXY FRUIT ACID]

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