Why does my product have a warning that says it can cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm? Is it safe?Updated a year ago

The short answer: yes, your products are safe to use as directed. The warning on your product is in regards to a California law - Prop 65. Prop 65, a state law that's been in effect since 1986, requires that consumers in California get this warning. If you live outside of California and got this warning, don't fret! 

The long answer: Under Prop 65, the State of California maintains a list of chemicals known to the state to potentially cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. The current list has nearly 900 chemicals! And it is not uncommon for certain Prop 65-listed chemicals, such as naturally-occurring heavy metals found in soils and the ocean, to be absorbed by plants and ultimately end up in organic, plant-based foods, supplements, and cosmetic ingredients. Because our products include plant-based ingredients that might include detectable levels of naturally-occurring heavy metals, we’re required to provide a Prop 65 warning on certain Love Wellness products.

In California, these warnings are found in restaurants, grocery stores, nutritional supplement shops, coffee shops, gyms, and even hospitals and are placed on products ranging from snacks and nutritional supplements to cosmetics, just to name a few. 

You can find some common questions here and more details from California's Prop 65 website here.