Magic Regular Strength Shaving Powder

Score	Data: Limited
Health Concern	MODERATE
Product Type	depilatory (men's)
Made by	by
Data last updated	March 2009
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Magic Regular Strength Shaving Powder

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazard
Cancer
Developmental & reproductive toxicity
Allergies & immunotoxicity
Use restrictions
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies
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
Ingredients from packaging:	Corn Starch Zea Mays, Calcium Carbonate, Barium Sulfide, Calcium Hydroxide, Fragrance Parfum, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate
Directions from packaging:	Mix 2 heaping teaspoons of shaving powder with an equal amount of cool water.Apply the creamy mixture to beard. Leave on for 5-7 minutes. Remoisten if the mixture dries.Remove with spatula.Rinse shaving area thoroughly. Do not wash off with soap.If any beard remains, wait 36 hours before next Magic Shaving Powder application.Keep tightly capped.
Warnings from packaging:	Do not use this product with a razor.Follow directions carefully.This product may cause skin irritation. If skin is inflamed or has skin abrasions, facial sores or pustules, consult a dermatologist before using this product.Wait 36 hours after using a razor, shaving product or device.Do not use after perspiring heavily.Do not wash face before use.Do not use after prolonged sun exposure.Do not use with any after-shave product containing alcohol.Timing is critical to avoid excessive irritation.For external use only.If powder or the mixture gets into eyes, rinse repeatedly with water.Magic Shaving Powder is used only to remove facial hair.If you have never used Blue Magic Shaving Powder or used any depilatory within the last 12 months, we suggest you use Magic Platinum Skin Conditioning Shaving Powder.Before using Blue Magic Shaving Powder for the first time, a skin patch test must be performed. Wait at least 36 hours after using a razor or depilatory product before doing this test.Mix a half teaspoon of Blue Magic with equal amount of cool water. Apply to one inch section of beard area. Leave on for no longer than seven minutes. Moisten if necessary. Rinse away thoroughly. Wait 24 hours. If there are not signs of irritation or redness, follow directions.Keep away from children.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer

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ingredients	concerns	score
FRAGRANCE	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous	Data: Fair
BARIUM SULFIDE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
BENZYL SALICYLATE	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
LIMONENE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CALCIUM CARBONATE	Enhanced skin absorption	Data: Limited
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	None Identified	Data: Fair
ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH CORN STARCH ZEA MAYS	None Identified	Data: Fair

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.
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		BARIUM SULFIDE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses

LIMONENE

Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence

BARIUM SULFIDE

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.
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		BARIUM SULFIDE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity

FRAGRANCE

Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity

BARIUM SULFIDE

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.
Associated with endocrine disruption		BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Associated with endocrine disruption

BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity	products for use on skin	LIMONENE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Limited evidence of immune system toxicity

products for use on skin

LIMONENE

Known human immune system toxicant

FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.
type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority		ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful		LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BARIUM SULFIDE

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.
Occupational hazards related to handling		BARIUM SULFIDE, LIMONENE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Occupational hazards related to handling

BARIUM SULFIDE, LIMONENE

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.
type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		BENZYL SALICYLATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		LIMONENE, BARIUM SULFIDE

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.
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Classified as irritant

LIMONENE

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.
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		BARIUM SULFIDE, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel

BARIUM SULFIDE, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.
No workplace limits set		CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		BARIUM SULFIDE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

No workplace limits set

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses

BARIUM SULFIDE

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.
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		BARIUM SULFIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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.

type of concern

product conditions

ingredient(s)

Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics

BARIUM SULFIDE

Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)

LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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