| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | facial hair bleach |
| Made by | Andrea by American International Industries |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Creme Bleach:Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-20 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Mineral Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben. Creme Activator:Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Emulsifying Wax, NF, Ammonium Hydroxide, Mineral Oil, Sodium Carbonate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance. |
| Directions from packaging: | Gently wash face with soap and cool water. Dry thoroughly. Squeeze 2 1/2 inch strip of Creme Bleach into mixing cup. Measure by squeezing the crme in a full circle once around the inside of the bottom rim of mixing cup. Cap tube tightly immediately. Squeeze Creme Activator into the same mixing cup making a semicircle on top of the Bleaching Crme in the cup. This gives the required proportion of 2 parts Bleach to 1 part activator. With spatula, blend the two cremes thoroughly with rapid strokes. Using the spatula, apply mixture on area to be lightened. Make sure all hair is completely covered. Do not rub in. Bleaching time varies with each individual. Wait 10 minutes. Wash off small area with cool water to see if desired result is achieved. If hair is not lightened as much as desired, apply additional mixture to area tested. Wait 5 more minutes. Wash off thoroughly with cool water. Pat dry. Throw away unused mixture. Clean mixing cup and spatula in water. Cap tubes tightly. Store in cool, dry place. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Always do a preliminary patch test. Prepare mixture as directed. Then apply to one inch area of your arm. Leave on for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water. Wait 24 hours. If there is no redness, or irritation, apply mixture where needed. Do not apply on inflamed, chapped, irritated skin. Postpone bleaching until healed. Never apply near the eyes or vaginal area. If mixture does get into eyes, flush out at once with cool water. Never use after a hot bath. Open pores increase sensitivity. If skin should feel tender or irritated after application, remove mixture immediately. Wait 24 hours before reapplying. This time make a milder mixture by adding more bleaching crme to the mixture. If skin persists in being sensitive, do not apply again. Never use metal dishes or applicators with crme bleach. Never mix the bleaching crme and accelerator until you're ready to start treatment. Do not save mixed bleach for re-use. Always store in cool, dry place. Keep out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-20 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, 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 |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| EMULSIFYING WAX | Miscellaneous |  Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CARBONATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | 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) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | MINERAL OIL | |
| 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-20 STEARATE, WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM CARBONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM CARBONATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-20 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE, EMULSIFYING WAX | |
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 | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-20 STEARATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, SODIUM CARBONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN | |
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 skin irritant - moderate evidence | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| Classified as irritant | SODIUM CARBONATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, SODIUM CARBONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, EMULSIFYING WAX | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PETROLATUM | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MINERAL OIL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | STEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-20 STEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-20 STEARATE | |
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 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
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) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | product not intended as hair dye/bleach | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
