| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | shaving cream |
| Made by | Skintimate by S.C. Johnson |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | According to PETA, this company conducts animal tests. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Isopentane, Sunflower Oil Monoglycerides, Sorbitol, Isobutane, PVP, Panthenol, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E, USP), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, PEG-90M, BHT, BHA, Red 40, Red 33. |
| Directions from packaging: | Wet area to be shaved. Dispense onto fingers or directly on the area to be shaved. Gently rub over skin to produce a rich, luxurious lather. Shave. Rinse off skin after shaving. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperature above 120 degrees F as container may burst. Avoid extreme cold. Do not immerse in water. Avoid prolonged exposure to water. Discard can upon rusting. Use only as directed. 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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| BHA | Cancer, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Robust |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| PEG-90M | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE) |  Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| ISOPENTANE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| D&C RED 33 | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| PVP | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Good |
| PALMITIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| SUNFLOWER SEED OIL GLYCERIDE SUNFLOWER OIL MONOGLYCERIDES | None Identified | Data: None |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | 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) |
| Possible carcinogen | BHA | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PVP | |
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 developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
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) |
| endocrine - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | BHA | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BHT, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, BHA | |
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-90M, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PVP, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, FD&C RED 40, D&C RED 33 | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, BHA | |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SORBITOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ISOPENTANE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, FD&C RED 40, D&C RED 33 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, PVP, ISOBUTANE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-90M, BHT | |
| Known human any toxicant | BHA | |
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 | ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-90M, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, PVP, PALMITIC ACID, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, FD&C RED 40, BHT, BHA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL, ISOBUTANE | |
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 | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-90M, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SORBITOL, PVP, PANTHENOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, FD&C RED 40, D&C RED 33, BHA | |
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) | ISOBUTANE |
| Classified as skin irritant | products for use on skin | ISOPENTANE |
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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PVP, PANTHENOL, PALMITIC ACID, ISOPENTANE, ISOBUTANE, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SORBITOL, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL GLYCERIDE | |
| 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 | BHA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, HYDROGENATED OLIVE OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
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 | ISOPENTANE | |
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 | BHA | |
| 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 | D&C RED 33 |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
