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SeSpring So Rich Hydrating Gel
EWG scientists reviewed the SeSpring So Rich Hydrating Gel product label collected on October 01, 2020 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. SeSpring So Rich Hydrating Gel is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: October 2020
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
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
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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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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None
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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None
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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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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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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None
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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:
Water(Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2-Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Betaine, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Prunus Salicina Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol.
Directions from packaging:
A little bit goes a long way! Gently massage into skin on face and neck using an upward, circular motion. Use after cleansing and toning. Fo all skin types. For dry or combination skin, use in the morning and replace with So Rich Moisturizing Cream at night. For oily or sensitive skin, use morning and night as the last step of your skincare routine.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes if irritation occurs, discontinue use.
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