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Nature's Answer Complete Oral Care Natural Mouthwash
EWG scientists reviewed the Nature's Answer Complete Oral Care Natural Mouthwash product label collected on November 07, 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 Nature's Answer Complete Oral Care Natural Mouthwash is 3.
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Data last updated: November 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
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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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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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT |
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Limited
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ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
Appeared as: ECHINACEA PURPUREA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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ZANTHOXYLUM AMERICANUM (PRICKLY ASH) BARK EXTRACT
Appeared as: ZANTHOXYLUM AMERICANUM BARK EXTRACT (PRICKLY ASH BARK) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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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:
WATER, GLYCERIN, XYLITOL, BIO-SAPONINS (YUCCA SCHIDIGERA ROOT EXTRACT, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA ROOT EXTRACT, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) TUBER EXTRACT, SMILAX ARISTOLOCHIIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT), MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ECHINACEA PURPUREA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, PHYTOPLENOLIN (CENTIPEDA CUNNINGHAMII EXTRACT), CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (GOTU KOLA), ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF OIL (OREGANO), ZANTHOXYLUM AMERICANUM BARK EXTRACT (PRICKLY ASH BARK), LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, THYMOL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) BUD OIL, FOLIC ACID, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) FLOWER/LEAF OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, JUGLANS NIGRA (BLACK WALNUT) SHELL EXTRACT, UBIQUINONE (COQ10), CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT (GREEN TEA), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ALOE VERA), CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT, CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK EXTRACT..
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