Veet Hair Removal System, Gel & Bladeless Tool, Aloe Vera (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	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, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
MINERAL OIL	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
UREA	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Data gaps, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	Enhanced skin absorption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ACRYLATES COPOLYMER	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions	Data: None
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
HYDRATED SILICA	Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
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

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Label Information

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.

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