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Neutrogena Men Skin Clearing Shave Cream
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesacne treatment; shaving cream (men's)
Made byNeutrogena by Johnson & Johnson
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Neutrogena Men Skin Clearing Shave Cream

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients:Salicylic Acid 1%. Inactive Ingredients:Water, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Steareth-21, PEG-7 Olivate, Steareth-2, Polysorbate-60, Dimethicone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Menthyl Lactate, Benzyl Alcohol, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Fragrance.
Directions from packaging:Massage a quarter size amount on wet face and neck. Shave. Rinse razor blade with hot water periodically. If razor clogging occurs, use less shave cream.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison control Center immediately.

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About the ratings

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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PEG-7 OLIVATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
STEARETH-21Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-60Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
STEARETH-2Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACID
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
MENTHYL LACTATENone Identified
Data: Limited
VITAMIN B3
PANTOTHENIC ACID		None Identified
Data: Fair
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
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 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
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen SALICYLIC 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.
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)

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, VITAMIN B3, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Not suspected to be persistent STEARETH-21
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be persistent STEARETH-2, MENTHYL LACTATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife SALICYLIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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 XANTHAN GUM, WATER, POLYSORBATE-60, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful VITAMIN B3
Classified as medium human health priority POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MENTHYL LACTATE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-7 OLIVATE

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)
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 STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-60, PEG-7 OLIVATE, MENTHYL LACTATE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SALICYLIC ACID

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin XANTHAN GUM, WATER, VITAMIN B3, POLYSORBATE-60, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, MENTHYL LACTATE, GLYCERIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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)
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 STEARETH-2, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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 STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-60, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel XANTHAN GUM, VITAMIN B3, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PEG-7 OLIVATE, MENTHYL LACTATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA

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)
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)

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SALICYLIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) SALICYLIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin products for use on damaged skin STEARETH-21, POLYSORBATE-60, STEARETH-2, PEG-7 OLIVATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications SALICYLIC ACID