EWG Skin Deep® | Desert Essence Prebiotic Plant Based Toothpaste With Perilla Seed, Mint

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Desert Essence Prebiotic Plant Based Toothpaste With Perilla Seed, Mint

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
MODERATE

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

CALCIUM CARBONATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, buffering agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, oral care agent, buffering, bulking, opacifying, oral care
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (low) • 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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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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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF WATER
Appeared as: MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF WATER (TEA TREE)

Data Availability: None

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, surfactant - cleansing agent, antistatic, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (moderate) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
Appeared as: MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) FLOWER/LEAF/ STEM OIL

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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CELLULOSE GUM

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, fragrance ingredient, viscosity increasing agent -aqueous, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, masking, viscosity controlling
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HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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PERILLA OCYMOIDES (BEEFSTEAK PLANT) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: PERILLA FRUTESCENS EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (high)
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INULIN
Appeared as: INULIN (AGAVE) .

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: EQUISETUM AVENSE LEAF EXTRACT (HORSETAIL)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK) BARK EXTRACT
Appeared as: QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT (SOAP BARK)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, antidandruff, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming, masking, moisturising, skin conditioning, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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AZADIRACHTA INDICA (NEEM) EXTRACT
Appeared as: MELIA AZADIRACHTA (NEEM) BARK EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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MENTHA ARVENSIS (WILD MINT) OIL
Appeared as: MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL (WILD MINT)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, masking
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL
Appeared as: MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL

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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HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic astringent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, soothing
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLUTATHIONE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, reducing agent, reducing
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SODIUM BICARBONATE
Appeared as: SODIUM BICARBONATE (BAKING SODA)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, buffering agent, deodorant agent, oral care agent, oral health care drug;phadjuster, skin protectant, buffering, deodorant, oral care, skin protecting
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ZINC CITRATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic biocide, oral care agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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PHYTIC ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, oral care agent, chelating
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CALCIUM ASCORBATE
Appeared as: CALCIUM ASCORBATE . (VITAMIN C)

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
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SEA SALT

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, bulking, masking, oral care, viscosity controlling
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STEVIA REBAUDIANA LEAF/ STEM POWDER

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	Not Available
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Ingredients from packaging:

CALCIUM CARBONATE, GLYCERIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF WATER, SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) FLOWER/LEAF/ STEM OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN, CICHORIUM INTYBUS (CHICORY) ROOT EXTRACT, INULIN (AGAVE). PERILLA FRUTESCENS EXTRACT (PERILLA SEED), GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, EQUISETUM AVENSE LEAF EXTRACT (HORSETAIL), QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT (SOAP BARK), MELIA AZADIRACHTA (NEEM) BARK EXTRACT, MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF OIL (WILD MINT), MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, GLUTATHIONE, SODIUM BICARBONATE (BAKING SODA), ZINC CITRATE, CALCIUM ASCORBATE (VITAMIN C). PHYTIC ACID, SEA SALT, STEVIA REBAUDIANA LEAF/ STEM POWDER

Product's animal testing policies

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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."

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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.

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Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED™ mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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