ENGLISH LAVENDER

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Is this safe for adults to use ENGLISH LAVENDER?

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NO - AVOID

Danger Score: 11 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: ENGLISH LAVENDER contains 18 ingredients. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Concerning - Has Problematic Ingredients ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

Talc

🚨6/10

For adults: talc on the skin is a moderate concern. The biggest issues are contamination with asbestos-like fibers and long-term or dusty use that you can breathe in.

Cancer - Government and health review bodies have linked talc to cancer. The ingredient record includes listings of 'known human carcinogen' and notes evaluations by an international cancer research agency (IARC) that found evidence connecting talc exposure to cancer in some uses. This means using talc (especially powdered forms that can be inhaled or used in the genital area) has been tied to increased cancer risk in some studies.

Banned - Several regulators limit or restrict talc in cosmetics. The ingredient record shows use and manufacturing restrictions cited by the EU Cosmetics rules and Health Canada, meaning some governments have banned or tightly limited talc in certain products or concentrations.

Organ Risk - A national environmental health agency (Environment Canada) classifies talc as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive organs and gives it a medium human-health priority. The record also flags contamination with asbestos-like (asbestiform) fibers, which can damage lungs after inhalation.

Long-Term Risk - The harms linked to talc (cancer and organ damage) are tied to repeated or long-term exposure. Agencies that reviewed talc list these long-term health concerns, so regular use over time raises added risk.

Absorbed - The ingredient record notes enhanced skin absorption for talc in some uses. That means talc or impurities in talc may more easily get past the skin and into the body in some product forms.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Isoeugenol

⚠️5/10

For adults (grown-ups, teens): Isoeugenol is a fragrance chemical that can cause skin allergy in some people. Most adults can use products that follow safety rules, but people with sensitive skin or known fragrance allergies are more likely to react.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a human immune-system toxicant or allergen by the European Union and the EU Cosmetics Directive, and is identified by the fragrance industry group as a strong human allergen. A chemical agency also notes evidence of skin allergies. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Regulatory reviews report limited evidence of dermal toxicity and classify the ingredient as a known human allergen. Because of this, it can cause skin redness, itching, rashes, or contact allergy when put on the skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and regulators require allergen labeling, it can bring on or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children or adults.

Banned - The EU Cosmetics Directive restricts its use in cosmetics and requires special labeling for allergens. Those restrictions mean its use is limited or controlled in one or more places.

Confidence: HIGH

Benzyl Benzoate

⚠️4/10

For adults, benzyl benzoate is usually safe when used on the skin in small amounts, but it commonly causes allergic or skin reactions in sensitive people.

Immune system - This chemical is listed by the EU Cosmetics Directive and by the International Fragrance Association as a known human allergen. That means it can trigger immune reactions in people who touch it, so a child could have an allergic response to a product that has this ingredient.

Irritant - Because regulators require special labeling for allergens, and industry guidance shows strong evidence of allergic responses, this ingredient can cause skin irritation such as redness and itching when used on skin.

Eczema - Regulatory and industry sources identify this ingredient as a skin allergen. That same allergen activity can trigger or make eczema and contact dermatitis worse in sensitive children.

Organ Risk - Workplace safety listings under EU GHS set limits and note that exposures must be kept low. Those restrictions exist because higher or repeated exposures raise concerns about harm from this chemical, so workplace rules show potential organ-related risk with greater exposure.

Confidence: HIGH

Citral

⚠️4/10

For adults: Citral is a common perfume ingredient that can irritate skin and cause allergic reactions in some people. Most grown-ups can tolerate occasional use in low amounts, but people with sensitive or reactive skin may react.

Irritant - This ingredient is classified as a skin, eye and general irritant by EU GHS hazard labels and is reported to cause irritation of skin, eyes and lungs. That means it can cause redness, stinging or sore eyes and skin reactions on sensitive baby skin.

Immune system - Regulatory sources (the EU Cosmetics Directive) and industry guidance (IFRA) list this chemical as a known human allergen or immune-system toxicant. Peer-reviewed reports also show evidence it can trigger immune reactions, so it can provoke allergic responses in some children.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen and irritant (noted by EU cosmetic rules and fragrance industry reports), it can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions in people who are sensitive.

Asthma - Lung and respiratory irritation are reported in hazard listings (EU GHS), so inhaling or exposure to this ingredient could make breathing problems or asthma worse in sensitive children.

Confidence: HIGH

Citronellol

⚠️4/10

For adults: many people can use products with citronellol without problems, but it can cause allergic skin reactions in some people. It’s a fragrance ingredient and is known to cause contact allergy in sensitive adults.

Immune system - This ingredient is flagged as a human allergen and immune-system toxicant by multiple regulatory groups. The ingredient record lists strong evidence of allergic and immune-system effects from the EU cosmetics rules, the U.S. environmental regulator, and the fragrance industry group, indicating real risk of allergic reactions in people, including children.

Irritant - Studies and regulatory notes show this chemical can cause skin irritation and dermal reactions. European chemical reviewers and fragrance industry guidance list dermal toxicity or allergy concerns, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because it is a known skin allergen with documented dermal reactions in humans, this ingredient can trigger or worsen eczema and similar skin conditions, per the same EU and chemical agency findings referenced in the ingredient record.

Asthma - The ingredient is shown to be an allergen and immune irritant in human evidence noted by regulators. Respiratory allergy and worsened breathing (including asthma) can occur when people are sensitive to strong fragrance allergens like this one.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags a contamination concern with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a well-known carcinogen, so possible contamination raises a cancer-related safety concern until product purity is confirmed.

Confidence: HIGH

Limonene

⚠️4/10

Limonene is a citrus scent commonly used in skin products. For adults and teens it is usually okay at the small amounts used in cosmetics, but it can irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions, especially if the product is old or has been exposed to air.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and has multiple regulatory flags for immune-system effects (EU cosmetics and hazard labeling rules, and US regulatory listings). That means it can trigger allergic reactions or other immune effects in some people, including children.

Eczema - Experts and regulatory lists identify this chemical as a skin allergen and sensitizer (EU hazard and cosmetics notices). For babies or kids with sensitive skin or a history of eczema, it can trigger or worsen rash and contact dermatitis.

Irritant - Hazard classifications name this ingredient as a skin and general irritant (EU GHS hazard codes). It can cause redness, stinging, or eye and lung irritation if it touches or is breathed in.

Cancer - The ingredient record flags contamination concerns with formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is classified as a carcinogen by international cancer authorities, so contamination raises a potential cancer-related risk if present.

Builds Up - Some environmental assessments and peer-reviewed studies list this chemical as persistent and bioaccumulative in wildlife (OSPAR and scientific literature), meaning it can build up in the environment and animals over time.

Environmental - Regulatory hazard listings and ecological reviews note possible harm to wildlife and the environment (EU hazard codes and environmental assessments). This means its release or repeated use can be harmful to ecosystems.

Confidence: HIGH

Linalool

⚠️4/10

For adults (including teens and young adults): linalool is commonly used to add scent and many people use it without problems. The main issue is that it can cause skin allergy or irritation in some people, especially if the product is old or has been exposed to air.

Immune system - This ingredient is listed as a known human allergen and a possible immune-system toxicant in official cosmetic safety reviews (European cosmetics rules) and is flagged with strong evidence by the U.S. regulator. That means it can trigger allergic reactions or immune responses in some children.

Irritant - Official cosmetic guidance requires labeling for this ingredient because it can cause allergic skin reactions. The safety reviews identify it as a human allergen, so it can cause redness, itching, or rashes on sensitive baby skin.

Eczema - Because this ingredient is a known allergen and can provoke skin reactions, it may trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in susceptible children.

Cancer - A contamination concern was specifically flagged for formaldehyde being associated with this ingredient. Formaldehyde is recognized in safety summaries as a harmful contaminant linked to cancer risk, so contamination raises a cancer-related concern.

Confidence: HIGH

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

✅3/10

For adults, this fragrance ingredient is usually safe for everyday skin products, but it is known to cause allergic reactions in some people. Most adults will not have a problem, but people with fragrance sensitivity or very sensitive skin are more likely to react.

Confidence: MEDIUM

Coumarin

✅3/10

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Confidence: MEDIUM

Eugenol

✅3/10

For adults: usually safe in small amounts but it commonly causes skin allergic reactions in some people. Most adults with normal skin won’t have problems, but those who react to fragrances are more likely to get redness, itching or a rash.

Confidence: HIGH

Geraniol

✅3/10

For adults: geraniol is a fragrance found in many creams, lotions and perfumes. Most adults can use products that contain it without problems, but some people can develop a skin allergy (redness, itching, rash).

Confidence: HIGH

Hydroxycitronellal

✅3/10

For adults: Usually low risk when used in normal amounts in lotions, perfumes, and creams, but it can cause skin allergies in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

Parfum

✅3/10

Perfume is commonly used in topical products for fragrance. It can cause minor skin irritation or allergies in sensitive adults but is generally safe.

Confidence: HIGH

Dipropylene Glycol

✅2/10

For adults (men and women), dipropylene glycol is usually safe in skin products when used as intended. It’s a common ingredient with low overall hazard in safety reviews.

Confidence: HIGH

Evernia Furfuracea Extract

✅2/10

Evernia Furfuracea Extract is a lichen extract used for fragrance in cosmetics. It may cause mild skin sensitization in some adults but is generally safe in topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

Calcium Carbonate

✅1/10

For adults, calcium carbonate is generally safe when used on the skin in creams, lotions, and similar products. It is low risk for cancer, fertility, or long-term buildup in the body.

Confidence: HIGH

Calcium Silicate

✅1/10

For adults: calcium silicate is generally low-risk when used on the skin in ordinary cosmetic products. It’s not known to cause cancer or long-term harm at typical use levels.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews find no clear health dangers for topical use. A national environmental agency says it is not expected to be toxic, not likely to build up in the body, and is a low human-health priority. The U.S. food agency allows limited uses but also restricts some food uses, and an industry safety panel notes safety is judged by typical concentrations and that some data gaps exist. No concerns above low were found for cancer, development, or immune effects. For normal topical use on children, no known risks have been identified.

Confidence: HIGH

Magnesium Carbonate

✅1/10

For adults: magnesium carbonate used on the skin in cosmetics and personal care products is generally safe. It’s used to absorb moisture and prevent clumping and has a very low level of health concern in available safety assessments.

No Known Risk - Regulatory assessments conclude this ingredient is not expected to harm organs, does not build up in the body, and is not an environmental toxin. No health concerns above a low level were identified for its topical use, so no specific risks were found.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About ENGLISH LAVENDER

Adult-safe? ENGLISH LAVENDER

ENGLISH LAVENDER is not recommended for adults due to potentially harmful ingredients.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in ENGLISH LAVENDER. 1 concerning, 6 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using baby powder?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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