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Hair No More Spray Mist
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typehair growth inhibitor
Made byHair No More by Apex Marketing Group
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Hair No More Spray Mist

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: DEIONIZED WATER, GLYCERIN, ALOE VERA GEL, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, BOTANICAL EXTRACT BLEND (BIO-ENZYMATIC PLANT EXTRACTS), DISODIUM EDTA, TEA-CARBOMER, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLY SORBATE 20, FRAGRANCE.
Directions from packaging:For best results, first use Hair No More Vanishing Creme to remove the hair. Then gently massage Hair No More spray onto your skin daily to keep the hair from returning. Do not rinse off. Apply spray twice a day for the first week, then once daily. With daily maintenance results may be achieved in one to four months.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Do not use on irritated or broken skin. Do not use inside ears or nose. Keep away form eyes. If product should come in contact with eyes, wash immediatley with water.

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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
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS
BOTANICAL EXTRACT BLEND (BIO-ENZYMATIC PLANT EXTRACTS)		Miscellaneous
Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACTUse restrictions
Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GELDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TEA CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATER
(DEIONIZED)		Innocuous
Data: Robust


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 developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
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

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity METHYLPARABEN

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS

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)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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 POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TEA CARBOMER, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) 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)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion 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.
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 ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL