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Nivea for Men Extreme Comfort Shaving Gel
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typeshaving cream (men's)
Made byNivea by Beiersdorf
Data last updatedApril 2008
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Nivea for Men Extreme Comfort Shaving Gel

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolomine, Oleth 20, Isopentane, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Isobutane, Panthenol, Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricarial), Bisabolol, Polyisobutene, PEG 90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG 14M, Propylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Laureth 2, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT, Blue 1
Directions from packaging:Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperatures above 120¦ F. Keep from freezing. Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. Stop use if irritation develops.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsContents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperatures above 120° F. Keep from freezing. Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep out of eyes. Stop use if irritation develops.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PEG-14MOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-90 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
ISOBUTANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE)
Data: Fair
TRIETHANOLAMINE
TRIETHANOLOMINE		Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
BHTCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
LAURETH-2Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: None
OLETH-20Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ISOPENTANEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
FD&C BLUE 1Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
CYCLODEXTRINMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
POLYISOBUTENEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
PALMITIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIAL)		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCYRRHIZA INFLATA (BATALIN) ROOT EXTRACT
GLYCYRRHIZA INFLATA ROOT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN)		None Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
BISABOLOLEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses BHT
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans PALMITIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen FD&C BLUE 1, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses BHT

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses BHT
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence DMDM HYDANTOIN, ISOPENTANE, BHT
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Possible human immune system toxicant products that may be aerosolized (airborne) MINERAL OIL
Human any toxicant - strong evidence ISOBUTANE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYISOBUTENE, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Not suspected to be persistent BISABOLOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLPARABEN, PALMITIC ACID, PANTHENOL, OLETH-20
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative CYCLODEXTRIN, FD&C BLUE 1, GLYCERIN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority WATER, ISOPENTANE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority POLYISOBUTENE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful OLETH-20, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, CYCLODEXTRIN
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIETHANOLAMINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful BISABOLOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, ISOBUTANE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) FD&C BLUE 1
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-90 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-14M, METHYLPARABEN, BHT

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food PEG-90 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYISOBUTENE, PEG-14M, PALMITIC ACID, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, BHT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL, ISOBUTANE, CYCLODEXTRIN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CYCLODEXTRIN
Suspected to be an environmental toxin OLETH-20, PALMITIC ACID
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYISOBUTENE, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BISABOLOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOBUTANE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Classified as skin irritant products for use on skin ISOPENTANE
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical OLETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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 OLETH-20, PANTHENOL, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, METHYLPARABEN, PALMITIC ACID, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, BISABOLOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PEG-90 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE, GLYCYRRHIZA INFLATA (BATALIN) ROOT EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CYCLODEXTRIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses ISOPENTANE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion METHYLPARABEN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use in products intended to be aerosolized, according to industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) products that may be aerosolized (airborne) DMDM HYDANTOIN
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications TRIETHANOLAMINE