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Ashford and Co. After Shave, SPF 15
EWG scientists reviewed the Ashford and Co. After Shave, SPF 15 product label collected on April 04, 2017 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 Ashford and Co. After Shave, SPF 15 is 7.
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Data last updated: April 2017
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
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
 |
Robust
|
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None
|
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|
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Limited
|
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|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
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None
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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None
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
|
|
Limited
|
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Active Ingredients: avobenzone 3%, octocrylene 2.75%, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid 4%, Inactive Ingredients: Water, Ethylhexyl Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-21, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ergothioneine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phragmites Kharka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:
Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Reapply at least every 2 hours children under 6 months: ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer an early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum of at least 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses Water, Ethylhexyl Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-21, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ergothioneine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phragmites Kharka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Do not use on damaged or broken skin When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Directions Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure Use a water resistant sunscreen if swimming or sweating Reapply at least every 2 hours children under 6 months: ask a doctor Sun Protection Measures. Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer an early skin aging. To decrease this risk, regularly use a sunscreen with a Broad Spectrum of at least 15 or higher and other sun protection measures including: limit time in the sun, especially from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, hats, and sunglasses Water, Ethylhexyl Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauroyl Lysine, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-21, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ergothioneine, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Phragmites Kharka Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Squalane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Steareth-2, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Allantoin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 80, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.
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