| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | hair growth inhibitor |
| Made by | by |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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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, SD Alcohol 40B, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Larrea Divaricate Extract, Fragrance, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Lecithin, Magnesium Aspartate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Green Tea Extract, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Laureth 4, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Trisodium EDTA. |
| Warnings from packaging: | -Avoid eye area. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, 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 |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Fair |
| 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 |
| LAURETH-4 | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| SD ALCOHOL 40B | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ACETYL-DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT GREEN TEA EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM COCOYL AMINO ACIDS | None Identified | Data: None |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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 | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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 | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | TRISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
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 | WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, DIMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, SD ALCOHOL 40B, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
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 | SD ALCOHOL 40B | |
| 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 | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SD ALCOHOL 40B, LECITHIN | |
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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | LECITHIN, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, TRISODIUM EDTA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | LAURETH-4, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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 | LAURETH-4, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | TRISODIUM EDTA | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SD ALCOHOL 40B, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-4, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM COCOYL AMINO ACIDS, MAGNESIUM ASPARTATE, LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, ACETYL-DIPEPTIDE-1 CETYL ESTER | |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, LECITHIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
