| 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, Calcium Carbonate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide, Manganese Violet, Ultramarines. Azulene Finishing Oil: Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Guaiazulene, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben. |
| Directions from packaging: | Read enclosed instructions and cautions carefully before proceeding. Do not use on compromised skin or when undergoing dermatological treatments. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. |
Where to purchase | ||
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| MANGANESE VIOLET | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| AZULENE FINISHING OIL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ETHYLHEXYL ISONONANOATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | Enhanced skin absorption | 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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MENTHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ETHYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, MANGANESE VIOLET | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | GUAIAZULENE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | 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) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED WAXES, 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, CASTOR OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES, 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 | MANGANESE VIOLET, GUAIAZULENE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, 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 | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL | |
| 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, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, ETHYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | UNSPECIFIED WAXES, TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, MENTHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GUAIAZULENE, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, AZULENE FINISHING 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
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 | |
| 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) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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 - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| 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 - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
