| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | hair removal waxes |
| Made by | Veet by Reckitt Benckiser |
| Data last updated | November 1999 |
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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, Urea, Potassium Thioglycolate, Mineral (Paraffinum Liquidum) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calcium Hydroxide, Ceteareth 20, Polythylene, PPG 15, Fragrance, Potassium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Peel Oil, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Hydrated Silica, BHT |
| Directions from packaging: | Follow the directions for use and the precautions indicated on the packaging leaflet. Contains alkali and thioglycolate. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsKeep out of reach of children. Follow directions for use. Do not exceed 6 minutes total application time. Designed for use on legs, arms, underarms & bikini line, but not suitable for use on the face, head, breast, perianal or genital areas or on any other body parts Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions on some individuals. Before each use, patch test a small area and wait 24 hours before using product to ensure you have no adverse skin reaction. Contains thioglycolate. Do Not use on irritated, sunburned, inflamed or broken skin, or on skin which has suffered an adverse reaction to hair removal lotions in the past. Do Not use near eyes, inside nose or ears, or on moles, breast nipples, perianal or genital areas. If discomfort or irritation occurs during use, remove the product immediately and rinse with cold water. If irritation persists, consult a physician or call a Poison Control Center. In the event of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of lukewarm water, remove any contact lenses and continue to rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician or call a Poison Control Center immediately; show this packaging. Do Not swallow. Failure to follow use directions and precautions may result in chemical burns. After use, wait 24 hours before applying an antiperspirant, perfume or astringent lotion. Always wait 48 hours between product applications. Do Not sunbathe or swim for 24 hours after use. Avoid contact with jewelry. For external use only. |
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 |
| BHT | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| MINERAL OIL MINERAL (PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM) OIL | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| POLYETHYLENE POLYTHYLENE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| HYDRATED SILICA | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation | Data: Fair |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT PEEL OIL | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| PPG-15 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: None |
| NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM GLUCONATE | 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 | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDRATED SILICA | |
| Limited evidence of carcinogenicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| 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 developmental effects at high doses | BHT | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
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 | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
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 immune toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | TITANIUM DIOXIDE |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BHT | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PPG-15, WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SODIUM GLUCONATE, UREA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| 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, WATER, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | UREA, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POLYETHYLENE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PPG-15, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | 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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative | CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PPG-15, HYDRATED SILICA, WATER, UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, 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. |
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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 | |
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, MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE | |
| 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 | UREA, POLYETHYLENE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, NELUMBO NUCIFERA (SACRED LOTUS) FLOWER EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, FRAGRANCE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL, CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN, ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER, 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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
| No workplace limits set | POTASSIUM 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | UREA | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-15 | |
