| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | hair removal waxes |
| Made by | Sally Hansen by Del Laboratories, Inc. |
| 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: | Wax: Glyceryl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Triethylene Glycol Hydrogenated Rosinate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Titanium Dioxide, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Mineral Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract. Azulene Finishing Oil: Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Guaiazulene, Tocopherol, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben. |
| Directions from packaging: | Important: Read enclosed directions and cautions carefully before proceeding. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use on compromised skin or when undergoing dermatological treatments. Do not allow wax to boil. Handle melted wax with care. Test wax temperature on inside of wrist before beginning application. Do not overheat. Exceedingly hot wax can cause severe burns. |
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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 |
| LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions |  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 |
| GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| UNSPECIFIED WAXES | Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| GUAIAZULENE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| CASTOR OIL RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| AZULENE FINISHING OIL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| JUGLANS NIGRA (BLACK WALNUT) LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| ORCHIS MASCULA (EARLY-PURPLE ORCHID) FLOWER EXTRACT ORCHIS MASCULA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) BARK EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
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, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ETHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, CASTOR OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MINERAL OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GUAIAZULENE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT | |
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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE, UNSPECIFIED WAXES | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, CASTOR OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL | |
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), CASTOR OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GUAIAZULENE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CALCIUM CARBONATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) | GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE, CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | GUAIAZULENE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
