| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | depilatory |
| Made by | Veet by Reckitt Benckiser |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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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, Potassium Thioglycolate, Urea, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calcium Hydroxide, Talc, Ceteareth 20, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Parfum, Magnesium Trisilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethiconal, Propylene Glycol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Prunus Amygadalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Extract, Hydrated Silica, Chromium Hydroxide Green |
| Directions from packaging: | Read precautions before use. Apply directly onto the skin with the enclosed tool or your hand, spreading the cream evenly to fully cover the hair. Wash hands thoroughly after application Leave the cream on the skin to 3 minutes, timed carefully, ad then gently use the head of the tool to test a small area. If hair comes away easily, remove the rest of the cream with the tool. If needed, leave the cream on for a bit longer without exceeding 6 minutes in total. Rinse your skin thoroughly with water after use and dry. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings Follow the directions for use indicated on the leaflet. Designed for use on legs, arms, underarms & bikini line, but not suitable for use on the face, head, breast, perianal or genital areas. Do not use on moles, scars, spotty, broken, irritated or sunburned skin, on skin which has been shaved in the last 72 hours or on skin which has suffered an adverse reaction to hair removal creams in the past. Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin or if you suffer from any skin related disorder. Before use, test your skin reaction by applying the cream to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 hours there is no adverse reaction, begin using. If discomfort or irritation occur during use, remove the product immediately and rinse area with cold water. If irritation persists, consult a physician or call a Poison Control Center. After use, we recommend waiting 24 hours before applying an antiperspirant, a perfumed product, or sunbathing. Always wait 72 hours between applications. Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion, consult a doctor immediately and show the outer pack. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Contains alkali and thioglycolate. Product may cause surfaces to become slippery. |
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 PARFUM | 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 |
| LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| MINERAL OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TALC | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS) |  Data: Fair |
| CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| HYDRATED SILICA | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation | Data: Fair |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONAL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL PRUNUS AMYGADALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, HYDRATED SILICA | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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 | WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TALC, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | UREA, SODIUM GLUCONATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | HYDRATED SILICA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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 | HYDRATED SILICA, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, UREA, SODIUM GLUCONATE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TALC, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
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 | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | HYDRATED SILICA, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TALC, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, CETEARETH-20, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| 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 | PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, UREA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM GLUCONATE, TALC, TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| 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 | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONAL, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT | |
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 | |
| No workplace limits set | CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
