| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | depilatory; depilatory (men's) |
| Made by | Nad's by Nad's United States |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Aqua (Water); Potassium Thioglycolate; Cetearyl Alcohol; Urea; Glycerin; Calcium Hydroxide; Ceteth-20; Glyceryl Stearate; Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil; Squalane; Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil; Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil; Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Mel (Honey); Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Oil; Kaolin; Citrus Paradisi; Parfum (Fragrance); Citronellol; Linalool |
| Directions from packaging: | Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow. Store below 30 degrees C. Follow the instructions. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not leave on skin for longer than 10 minutes. Wash hands after use. This product is alkaline and irritant. Prolonged of incorrect exposure may produce burns, Do not use on broken, inflamed or irritated skin, or if you have suffered and adverse reaction to hair removal products in the past. Nad's HandsFree Hair Removal Cream has been designed for legs, arms, underarms, chest and back. It is not suitable for use on the face, nipple, perineal, or genital areas. Following the directions for use, first test this product on a small patch of skin in the area you wish to treat. If after 24 hours there is no adverse reaction proceed with full application. After use always wait 24 hours before using antiperspirant, soap, perfume or astringent lotion on the treated area. Contains Thioglycolate. First Aid: If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Center. If in eyes, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and contact a doctor. |
| Warnings from packaging: | KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Do not swallow. Follow instructions. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not leave on skin for longer than 10 minutes. Wash hands after use. This product is alkaline and irritant. Prolonged or incorrect exposure may produce burns. Do not mix with hot water. Do not use soap to wash off. Do not use on broken, inflamed or irritated skin, or if you have suffered an adverse reaction to hair removal products in the past. Nad's HandsFree Hair Removal Creme has been designed for legs, arms and underarms. It is not suitable for use on the face, breast, perineal, or genital areas. Following the directions for use, first test this product on a small patch of skin in the area you wish to treat. If after 24 hours there is no adverse reaction proceed with full application. After use always wait 24 hours before using antiperspirant, soap, perfume or astringent lotion on the treated area. CONTAINS THIOGLYCOLATE. FIRST AID: If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. If in eyes, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and contact a doctor. |
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 |
| CITRONELLOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CETETH-20 | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| KAOLIN | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SQUALANE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| HONEY | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| WATER | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
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) |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | CITRONELLOL | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, UREA, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LINALOOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, CITRONELLOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL | |
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) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SQUALANE, MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) SEED OIL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, WATER, UREA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LINALOOL, KAOLIN, HONEY, GLYCERIN, CITRONELLOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CALCIUM 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETETH-20, CETETH-20 | |
| 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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, UREA, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETETH-20 | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, SQUALANE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL, CITRONELLOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CALCIUM 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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRONELLOL | |
| 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 if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LINALOOL | |
| 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 | |
