| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | hair growth inhibitor |
| Made by | Just For Men by Combe Inc. |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water, Coco Glucoside, Aminomethyl Propanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Isopropyl Acetate, Fragrance, 2-Methyl-Hydroxyethylaminophenol, 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene, p-Phenylenediamine, Trisodium EDTA, Erythorbic Acid, Sodium Sulfite, p-Aminophenol, Sulfuric Acid, N,N-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate, Cinnamidopropyl Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| P-AMINOPHENOL | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| SULFURIC ACID | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Robust |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |  Data: Good |
| 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL 2-METHYL-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE) |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM SULFITE | Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Fair |
| ISOPROPYL ACETATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE CINNAMIDOPROPYL TRIMETHYL AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | None Identified | Data: None |
| CARBOMER | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| ERYTHORBIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
Cancer**Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - limited evidence | 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Possible human carcinogen | SULFURIC ACID | |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity**Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
Neurotoxicity**Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ACETATE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
Allergies/immunotoxicity**Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | SODIUM SULFITE, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, SULFURIC ACID | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)**Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | SODIUM SULFITE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SULFURIC ACID | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, TRISODIUM EDTA, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, CARBOMER | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | P-AMINOPHENOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Classified as toxic or harmful | products for use on skin; products for use around the mouth; products for use on the lips; products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
Miscellaneous**Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SULFURIC ACID, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ACETATE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
Ecotoxicology**Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SULFURIC ACID | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, CARBOMER | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)**Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as irritant | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ISOPROPYL ACETATE | |
Data gaps**Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | TRISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM SULFITE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, ERYTHORBIC ACID | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SULFURIC ACID | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | CARBOMER | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
Occupational hazards**Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| No workplace limits set | SULFURIC ACID | |
Use restrictions**Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE | |
