Nair Hair Remover Bikini Creme, Vanilla Smoothie

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
CETEARETH-20	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
CHROMIUM HYDROXIDE GREEN	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: None
MINERAL OIL	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE	Use restrictions	Data: Limited
D&C YELLOW 8	Use restrictions	Data: Fair
UREA	Enhanced skin absorption, Cancer, Data gaps, Use restrictions	Data: Fair
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Water, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Calcium Hydroxide, Urea, Potassium Thioglycolate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, D&C Yellow 8, Chromium Hydroxide Green (CI 77289), Iron Oxides

Directions from packaging:

Follow directions exactly: Flip open cap. Squeeze creme onto fingertips, then gently apply creme evenly and completely to cover hair with a thick, even layer. Do not rub in. After 3 - 4 minutes, test a small area. If hair does not wipe off easily, leave on a few minutes longer. Do not exceed 10 minutes. For especially coarse or hard to remove hair, saturate hair with lukewarm water for several minutes, pat dry and then apply product. To remove hair: Rinse thoroughly with clear, lukewarm water, using a washcloth if necessary. Do not rub or use soap. Pat dry. Keep container closed when not in use.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsIrritation or allergic reaction may occur with some people, even after prior use without adverse effect. Therefore, test before each use by applying Nair on a small part of the area where hair is to be removed. Follow directions and wait 24 hours. If skin appears normal, proceed to full application. Do not use on irritated, inflamed or broken skin. Keep away from eyes. Should Nair touch the eyes, wash thoroughly with lukewarm water. If irritation occurs, consult your physician. Nair can be used on bikini area. Do not use around eyes, in nose, in ears or on breast nipples, perianal or vaginal/genital areas. Keep out of the reach of children.

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