| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | depilatory (men's) |
| Made by | by |
| 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: | Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calcium Hydroxide, Thioglycolic Acid, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Metasilicate, Theobroma Cacao/Cocoa Seed Butter, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum/Fragrance, Lithium Hydroxide, Pentasodium Pentetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Polyquaternium-39, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Simethicone. |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply petroleum jelly to ears and back of neck. Apply cream to head. Allow cream to remain on head for 6-9 minutes. If cream dries, remoisten by patting with wet finger tips. Remove with spatula or wet face cloth. Rinse thoroughly, paying close attention to neck and ears. Do not wash off with soap. If hair remains, wait 24 hours before next Magic Smooth application. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Do not use this product with a razor. Contains Thioglycolate. Follow directions carefully. This product may cause skin irritation. If skin is inflamed or has skin abrasions, facial sores or pustules, consult a dermatologist before using this product. If your hair is longer than 1/8th of an inch, cut hair shorter before using. Wait 36 hours after using any razor, shaving product or device. Do not use after perspiring. Do not shampoo hair before use. Do not use after prolonged sun exposure. Do not use with any after-shave product containing alcohol. Timing is critical to avoid excessive irritation. For external use only. If cream gets into eyes, rinse repeatedly with water. Magic Smooth is only used to maintain the bald style. Keep away from children. You must conduct a patch test when using for first time. Test: Apply cream to a small area to be shaved. Wait 6-9 minutes. Remove with spatula. Do not scrape. Rinse area thoroughly. Wait 24 hours, if there are no signs of irritation or redness, follow directions. |
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 |
| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| THIOGLYCOLIC ACID | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| SODIUM METASILICATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-39 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMETHICONE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER THEOBROMA CACAO/COCOA SEED BUTTER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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 | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID, SODIUM METASILICATE, MINERAL OIL | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| 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 | SODIUM METASILICATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, THIOGLYCOLIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | |
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 | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID, SODIUM METASILICATE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | LITHIUM HYDROXIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, THIOGLYCOLIC ACID, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, SODIUM METASILICATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CETEARETH-20, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | BENZYL BENZOATE | |
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 | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM METASILICATE |
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 | SODIUM METASILICATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | SODIUM METASILICATE | |
| 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 | SODIUM METASILICATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SIMETHICONE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER | |
| 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 | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POLYQUATERNIUM-39, MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM HYDROXIDE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, FRAGRANCE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| No workplace limits set | CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, LITHIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BENZYL BENZOATE, THIOGLYCOLIC ACID | |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID | |
| 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) | LINALOOL | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Avoid or minimize skin exposure: recommendation from industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) | products for use on skin | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | HEXYL CINNAMAL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, SODIUM METASILICATE, THIOGLYCOLIC ACID | |
