| 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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Thioglycolate, Calcium Hydroxide, Ceteareth 20, PPG 15 Stearyl Ether, Polyethylene, Fragrance (Parfum), Potassium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Acrylates Copolymer, Hydrated Silica, Red 21 Lake, BHT, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben |
| Directions from packaging: | Max. 6min |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings Follow the directions for use indicated on the leaflet. Designed for use on legs, arms, underarms & bikini line, but not suitable for use on the face, head, breast, perianal or genital areas. Do not use on moles, scars, spotty, broken, irritated or sunburned skin, on skin which has been shaved in the last 72 hours or on skin which has suffered an adverse reaction to hair removal creams in the past. Check with your doctor before using if you are on any medication which can affect the skin or if you suffer from any skin related disorder. Before use, test your skin reaction by applying the cream to a small part of the area you wish to treat, following the directions for use. If after 24 hours there is no adverse reaction, begin using. If discomfort or irritation occur during use, remove the product immediately and rinse area with cold water. If irritation persists, consult a physician or call a Poison Control Center. After use, we recommend waiting 24 hours before applying an antiperspirant, a perfumed product, or sunbathing. Always wait 72 hours between applications. Keep out of reach of children. In case of ingestion, consult a doctor immediately and show the outer pack. Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Contains alkali and thioglycolate. Product may cause surfaces to become slippery. |
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 |
| 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 |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| D&C RED 21 ALUMINUM LAKE RED 21 LAKE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity |  Data: Limited |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| POLYETHYLENE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| 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 |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE | 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 - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYETHYLENE, HYDRATED SILICA | |
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 any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | D&C RED 21 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | D&C RED 21 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN, BHT, 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 persistent | UREA, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, UREA, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | HYDRATED SILICA, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
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) | POLYETHYLENE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYETHYLENE, UREA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, 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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
