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Codex Labs SHAANT Balancing Oil Control Cream

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This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate

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ASTROCARYUM MURUMURU SEED BUTTER

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning
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BAKUCHIOL

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, cosmetic biocide
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Ecotoxicology (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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BIDENS PILOSA EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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BISABOLOL

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, soothing, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Enhanced skin absorption EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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CETYL ALCOHOL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, masking, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - emulsifying agent;surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent -nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CITRIC ACID

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, chelating, masking, chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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COCOS NUCIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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DICAPRYLYL ETHER

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, solvent, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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EUGENOL

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, masking, tonic, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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FUCUS SPIRALIS EXTRACT

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GLYCERIN

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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LACTOBACILLUS

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LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent -occlusive
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OCIMUM SANCTUM (HOLY BASIL) OIL

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OCTYLDODECANOL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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POGOSTEMON CABLIN (PATCHOULI) LEAF EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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POTASSIUM SORBATE

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PROPANEDIOL

FUNCTION(S)	solvent, viscosity controlling, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SCLEROTIUM GUM

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, viscosity increasing agent -aqueous
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SODIUM BENZOATE

FUNCTION(S)	anticorrosive, masking, preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SODIUM PHYTATE

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, oral care, chelating agent, oral care agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TETRASELMIS CHUI EXTRACT

CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (IODINE, ARSENIC, and LEAD) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TOCOPHEROL

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TRIDECANE

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
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UNDECANE

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WATER

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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XANTHAN GUM

FUNCTION(S)	binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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Ingredients from packaging:

Water (Aqua), Lactobacillus Ferment, Propanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Undecane, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Tridecane, Bakuchiol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Alpha Bisabolol, Fucus Spiralis (Spiral Wrack) Extract, Tetraselmis Chui Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Oil, Octyldodecanol, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Eugenol

Warnings from packaging:

Avoid direct contact with eyes. Discontinue use if signs of irritation appear.

EWG Verified

This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark - its formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists, and the company behind the product has shown its ingredients meet all of EWG’s strict criteria. When it was verified, the ingredients in this formulation did not pose significant human health concerns.

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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.

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.

EWG Verification Process

EWG VERIFIED

An EWG Verified^® mark on a product indicates that the company’s ingredient disclosures show the product has met our full criteria to ensure it adheres to our standards for health.