| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| 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 (Eau), Urea, Potassium Thioglycolate, Nitrogen, Calcium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Potassium Hydroxide, PPG 15 Stearyl Ether, Fragrance (Parfum), Magnesium Trisilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Sodium Gluconate, Mineral Oil (Huile Minerale), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond), Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrated Silica, BHT |
| Directions from packaging: | Read precautions before use. Gently apply gel cream to completely cover hair with a thick even layer. Do not rub in. Wash hands immediately after application. Leave the gel cream on the skin for 3 minutes timed carefully. Test a small area using the Rasera™ Bladeless tool to remove the hair. If hair comes away easily, leave the gel cream on for a little longer. Do not exceed 6 minutes. Remove hair with tool. Rinse your skin thoroughly with water after use. Rinse the nozzle and the tool thoroughly. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsKeep Out of Reach of Children Contents Under Pressure. Do not place in hot water or near radiators, stoves or other sources of heat. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120°F/50°C or below 41°F/5°C Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Before each use, patch test a small area you wish to treat, and wait 24 hours before using product, to ensure you have no adverse skin reaction. Contains thioglycolate. Do not use on irritated, sunburned, inflamed or broken skin, or on skin, which has suffered an adverse reaction to hair removal lotions in the past. Do not use on face or ears, on moles, breast nipples, perianal or genital areas. If discomfort or irritation occurs during use, remove the product immediately and rinse area with cold water. If irritation persists, consult a physician or call a Poison Control Center. In the event of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of lukewarm water, remove any contact lenses and continue to rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician, or call a Poison Control Center immediately; show this packaging. Do not swallow. Failure to follow use directions and precautions, may result in chemical burns. After use, wait 24 hours before applying an antiperspirant, perfume or astringent lotion. Always wait 72 hours between product applications. Do not sunbathe or swim for 24 hours after use. Avoid contact with jewelry. For External Use Only. |
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 |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| MINERAL OIL | Cancer, 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 |
| 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 |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| NITROGEN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL (SWEET ALMOND) | 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 high doses | BHT | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
| 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) |
| 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 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) |
| Limited evidence of immune toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BHT | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NITROGEN, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, UREA, SODIUM GLUCONATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | HYDRATED SILICA | |
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 | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, UREA, SODIUM GLUCONATE, NITROGEN, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | BHT | |
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 | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NITROGEN, 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 | MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| 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 | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, UREA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, 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 | BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, MINERAL OIL, NITROGEN | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | |
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, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
