| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | shaving cream |
| Made by | Gillette by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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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, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Isopentane, Glyceryl Oleate, Stearic Acid, Isobutane, Sorbitol, Fragrance - Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-90M, Silk Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Nettle Extract - Urtica Dioica, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract - Rosmarinus Officinalis, Glucose, Phospholipids, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sorbate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Blue 1 - CI 42090 |
| Directions from packaging: | Gently rub shave gel over wet skin to produce a rich lather for a smooth shave. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Container may explode if heated.Contents under pressure.Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat.Do not puncture or incinerate container or store at temperatures above 120 degrees F / 50 degrees C.Keep out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-90M | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ISOPENTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE 1 - CI 42090 | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | None Identified |  Data: Good |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT BETULA ALBA LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| PALMITIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM BENZOATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT - ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT NETTLE EXTRACT - URTICA DIOICA | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SODIUM SORBATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLUCOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, BHT, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ISOBUTANE, ISOPENTANE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PEG-90M, WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ISOPENTANE, PROPYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE 1, ISOBUTANE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SORBITOL, PALMITIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLUCOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
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 | WATER, SORBITOL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PHENOXYETHANOL, ISOPENTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PALMITIC ACID, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL OLEATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLUCOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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-90M, PROPYLPARABEN, 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | SODIUM SORBATE, PEG-90M, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PALMITIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLUCOSE, FD&C BLUE 1, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ISOBUTANE, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
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) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERYL OLEATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-90M, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SORBITOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLUCOSE, FD&C BLUE 1, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOBUTANE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | ISOPENTANE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PALMITIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM SORBATE, SILK AMINO ACIDS, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, SORBITOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, GLUCOSE, FRAGRANCE, BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
