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Avon SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Cream
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typedepilatory
Made byAvon by Avon Products, Inc.
Data last updatedJune 2010
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Avon SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Cream

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: WATER/EAU, UREA, POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, MINERAL OIL/HUILE MINERALE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARETH-2, CETEARETH-20, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, STEARETH-20, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
CETEARETH-20Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
STEARETH-2Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
STEARETH-20Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACIDCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PPG-15 STEARYL ETHEREcotoxicology, Data gaps
Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATENone Identified
Data: Limited
DICAPRYLYL ETHERNone Identified
Data: Limited
AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS (LOVE LIES BLEEDING) SEED EXTRACT
AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATENone Identified
Data: None
CALCIUM HYDROXIDENone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN
HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN		None Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
SACCHAROMYCES/ LYSATE EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen SALICYLIC ACID

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 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE

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)
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative STEARETH-20, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, UREA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife SALICYLIC ACID

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 WATER, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as medium human health priority SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful STEARETH-20, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, UREA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity STEARETH-2, SALICYLIC ACID
Limited evidence of any toxicity SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT

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 SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food STEARETH-20, STEARETH-2, UREA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SALICYLIC ACID

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 STEARETH-20, STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, UREA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, CETEARETH-20, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical STEARETH-20, STEARETH-2, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
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 STEARETH-20, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARETH-2, UREA, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/ LYSATE EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS (LOVE LIES BLEEDING) SEED EXTRACT

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
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, UREA
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, CETEARETH-20, SALICYLIC ACID