Sher-Ray Organic Cosmetics LLC Men's Aftershave and Moisturizer Formula 800 (2015 formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the Sher-Ray Organic Cosmetics LLC Men's Aftershave and Moisturizer Formula 800 (2015 formulation) product label collected on September 25, 2015 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 Sher-Ray Organic Cosmetics LLC Men's Aftershave and Moisturizer Formula 800 (2015 formulation) is 2.
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Data last updated: September 2015
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
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Appeared as: TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL (MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES (SEA BUCKTHORN) OIL
Appeared as: SEABUCKTHORN SEED OIL (HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL) |
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Limited
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CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED OIL
Appeared as: CAMELLIA SEED OIL (CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS (GOLDENSEAL) EXTRACT
Appeared as: GOLDENSEAL EXTRACT (HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS ROOT EXTRACT) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: ROSEMARY EXTRACT (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT) |
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Limited
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HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM (EVERLASTING) OIL
Appeared as: IMMORTELLE HELICHRYSUM ESSENTIAL OIL (HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM FLOWER OIL) |
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Seabuckthorn Seed Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil), Camellia Seed Oil (Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil), Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Oil), Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica Granatum Seed Oil), Goldenseal Extract (Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract), Vitamin E d-alpha (Tocopherol), Rosemary Extract (Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract), Tea Tree Essential Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract), "Immortelle" Helichrysum Essential Oil (Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil), Coffee Arabica Seed Oil (Coffea Arabica Oil)
Directions from packaging:
See web video. SHAKE WELL. After shaving, remove outer cap of bottle. Give one or two pumps into the palm of your hand. Rub hands together and smooth onto wet face. This has extra camellia seed oil, which is a natural UV sunscreen. However, we do recommend using Formula 10 or another sunscreen in addition to Formula 800. This Formula can be used as a moisturizer at any time on clean skin.
Warnings from packaging:
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - IF OIL CONTACTS EYES, IRRIGATE WITH WATER - PATCH TEST BEFORE USING
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