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Burt's Sensitive Bees Facial Cleanser

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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

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.

WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Fair

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)
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CETYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Fair

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)
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BEESWAX

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, film forming, perfuming, binder, emulsion stabilizer, epilating agent, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, surfactant - emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (PESTICIDES)
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SUCROSE STEARATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, surfactant, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasingagent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (PESTICIDES)
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BETA VULGARIS (COMMON BEET) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK) BARK EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antidandruff, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming, masking, moisturising, skin conditioning, surfactant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, masking, skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin protectant
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YUCCA SCHIDIGERA (MOJAVE YUCCA) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, surfactant - cleansing agent
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ARTEMISIA UMBELLIFORMIS EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning
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EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS (EYEBRIGHT) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	drug astringent - skin protectant drugs, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	moisturising, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs))
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE

Data Availability: Good

CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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SILICA, AMORPHOUS

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, opacifying, anticaking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, suspending agent- nonsurfactant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SUCROSE

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, skin conditioning, soothing, flavoring agent
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FRUCTOSE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, flavoring agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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GLUCOSE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, flavoring agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent- miscellaneous
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COCO-GLUCOSIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foaming, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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INOSITOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant, hair conditioning agent
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MALTODEXTRIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	absorbent, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, hair conditioning agent;skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, suspending agent - nonsurfactant
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CITRIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, chelating, masking, chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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BENZOIC ACID

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	bulking, masking, preservative, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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TREHALOSE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, moisturising, flavoring agent
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XANTHAN GUM

Data Availability: Fair

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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POTASSIUM SORBATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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SODIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	anticorrosive, masking, preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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ZINC OXIDE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	bulking agent, colorant, skin protectant, sunscreen agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Occupational hazards (moderate)
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ALCOHOL DENATURED

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	antifoaming, antimicrobial, astringent, masking, solvent, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEESWAX, SUCROSE STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM (COTTON) FLOWER EXTRACT, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) EXTRACT, BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT, QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT, THEOBROMA CACAO (COCOA) SEED BUTTER, YUCCA SCHIDIGERA LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA UMBELLIFORMIS EXTRACT, EUPHRASIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, SILICA, SUCROSE, FRUCTOSE, GLUCOSE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, INOSITOL, MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID, TREHALOSE, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, CI 77947 (ZINC OXIDE), ALCOHOL DENAT., PHENOXYETHANOL

Directions from packaging:

Wet face and apply face cleanser with fingertips or a wet washcloth, massaging gently, and avoiding contact with the eye area. Rinse thoroughly. Pat skin dry. For best results, use as part of the Burt's Bees Sensitive skin care regimen.

Warnings from packaging:

: This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/.

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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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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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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