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Acure Organics Shampoo, Pure Mint & Echinacea Stem Cell (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Acure Organics Shampoo, Pure Mint & Echinacea Stem Cell (old formulation) product label collected on July 23, 2013 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Acure Organics Shampoo, Pure Mint & Echinacea Stem Cell (old formulation) is 2.
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Data last updated: July 2013
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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COCOGLUCOSIDES HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Appeared as: COCOGLUCOSIDE HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
Appeared as: ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (ECHINACEA) STEM CELLS |
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Limited
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL
Appeared as: ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) ESSENTIAL OIL |
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
PETA Cruelty-free Companies
Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Leaping Bunny
Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Fruit) (Organic), Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) (Organic), Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) (Organic), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) (Organic), Rooibos (Organic Fair Trade Certified), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (from Coconut), Betaine (Sugar Beet) (100% Naturally-derived), Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (from Coconut + Amino Acids), Cocoglucoside Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Sugar Conditioner), Sodium Levulinate (from Corn), Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Guar Gum Conditioner), Potassium Sorbate (food grade preservative), Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil (Organic), Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil (Organic Fair Trade Certified), D Alpha Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Seed Oil, Attalea Speciosa (Babassu) Oil, Chenopodium Quinoa Protein Extract, Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Echinacea Angustifolia (Echinacea) Stem Cells, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Essential Oil
Directions from packaging:
Apply to wet hair. Massage into scalp and hair, working through the ends. Rinse thoroughly. Feel free to belt out some horrible 80's tune that you listen to when nobody's around. Whatever, you totally do it.
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