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Magic Fragrant Shaving Powder, Gold
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typedepilatory (men's)
Made by by
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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Magic Fragrant Shaving Powder, Gold

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

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: Corn Starch Zea Mays, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Thioglycolate, Calcium Hydroxide, Guanidine Carbonate, Fragrance Parfum, Eugenol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol.
Directions from packaging:Mix 2 heaping teaspoons of shaving powder with an equal amount of cool water. Apply the creamy mixture to beard. Leave on for 5-7 minutes. Remoisten if the mixture dries. Remove with spatula. Rinse shaving area thoroughly. Do not wash off with soap. If any beard remains, wait 36 hours before next Magic Shaving Powder application. Keep tightly capped.
Warnings from packaging:This product may cause skin irritation. Do not wash face before use. Do not use after prolonged sun exposure. Do not use this product with a razor. Contains Thioglycolate. Follow directions carefully. If powder or the mixture gets into eyes, rinse repeatedly with water. If skin is inflamed or has skin abrasions, facial sores or pustules, consult a dermatologist before using this product. Wait 36 hours after using a razor, shaving product or device. Do not use after perspiring heavily. Do not use with any after-shave product containing alcohol. Timing is critical to avoid excessive irritation. For external use only. Magic Shaving Powder is used only to remove facial hair. If you have never used Gold Magic Shaving Powder or used any depilatory within the last 12 months, we suggest you use Magic Platinum Skin Conditioning Shaving Powder. Before using Gold Magic Shaving Powder for the first time, a skin patch test must be performed. Wait at least 36 hours after using a razor or depilatory product before doing this test. Mix a half teaspoon of Gold Magic with equal amount of cool water. Apply to one inch section of beard area. Leave on for no longer than five minutes. Moisten if necessary. Rinse away thoroughly. Wait 24 hours.If there are not signs of irritation or redness, follow directions. Keep away from children.

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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
EUGENOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LILIAL
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL		Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZYL BENZOATEEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRONELLOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LINALOOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CALCIUM CARBONATEEnhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
CALCIUM HYDROXIDENone Identified
Data: Fair
CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATENone Identified
Data: Limited
GUANIDINE CARBONATENone Identified
Data: Limited
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
CORN STARCH ZEA MAYS		None Identified
Data: Fair


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)
Associated with endocrine disruption LILIAL, BENZYL BENZOATE

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)
Possible human immune system toxicant LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL, LILIAL, BENZYL BENZOATE
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL

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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans LILIAL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Not suspected to be persistent LINALOOL, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, CITRONELLOL, CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE

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 CALCIUM CARBONATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE
Classified as medium human health priority LILIAL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful LINALOOL, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, CITRONELLOL, CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful EUGENOL

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

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, LINALOOL, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, CITRONELLOL, CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity BENZYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin LILIAL

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)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel LINALOOL, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, LILIAL, BENZYL 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 BENZOATE
No workplace limits set CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) LILIAL, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LINALOOL