| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | shaving cream |
| Made by | Noxzema by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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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: | Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aleurites Moluccana Seed Oil, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aminomethyl Propanol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Benzophenone-4, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Bisabolol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Carbomer, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Diglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Lactose, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Lecithin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Menthyl Lactate, Methylparaben, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Phospholipids, Polyethylene, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract, Ultramarines, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum), Red 33, Red 40 |
| Directions from packaging: | Wet area to be shaved with warm water. Apply a thin film of clear shave gel. Shave. Rinse with water. |
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 |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| D&C RED 33 | Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| SULISOBENZONE BENZOPHENONE-4 | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE) | Data: Limited |
| POLYETHYLENE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM EXTRACT BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA STEM EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA (BRAZILNUT) SEED OIL BERTHOLLETIA EXCELSA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LARREA DIVARICATA | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) EXTRACT PASSIFLORA INCARNATA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PHOSPHOLIPIDS | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ULMUS FULVA (SLIPPERY ELM) BARK EXTRACT ULMUS FULVA BARK EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: None |
| MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FRUIT OIL | None Identified | Data: None |
| ALEURITES MOLUCCANA (KUKUI) SEED OIL ALEURITES MOLUCCANA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALLANTOIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DIGLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| FD&C RED 40 | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| LACTOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MENTHYL LACTATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PASSIFLORA EDULIS (PASSION FRUIT) SEED OIL PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BISABOLOL | Enhanced skin absorption | 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE | |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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 | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DMDM HYDANTOIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | 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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYETHYLENE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, LECITHIN, LACTOSE, HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERIN, FD&C RED 40, DISODIUM EDTA, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, ULTRAMARINES, LECITHIN, HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | POLYETHYLENE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
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 | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | POLYETHYLENE | |
| 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 | SULISOBENZONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | POLYETHYLENE, DISODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE-20, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT, MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FRUIT 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 | ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), BISABOLOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, ULMUS FULVA (SLIPPERY ELM) BARK EXTRACT, SQUALANE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA (MAYPOPS) EXTRACT, PASSIFLORA EDULIS (PASSION FRUIT) SEED OIL, MENTHYL LACTATE, LARREA DIVARICATA, LACTOSE, HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DIGLYCERIN, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, BAMBUSA ARUNDINACEA (BAMBOO) STEM EXTRACT, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | |
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 | |
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) |
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics | D&C RED 33 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
