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ViTA Cosmetics Shampoo (2017 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the ViTA Cosmetics Shampoo (2017 formulation) product label collected on November 30, 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 ViTA Cosmetics Shampoo (2017 formulation) is 3.
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Data last updated: November 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
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
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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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
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SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS (SOAPWORT) EXTRACT
Appeared as: SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT* (SOAPWORT) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Fair
|
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|
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Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
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Fair
|
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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
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Endocrine disruption (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Endocrine disruption (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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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.
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:
water (AQUA), sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (COCONUT)*, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (COCONUT)*, ALOE barbadensis leaf juice*+, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (COCONUT)*, melia azadirachta (NEEM) flower extract*, melia azadirachta (NEEM) leaf extract*, cocos nucifera (COCONUT) water*, saponaria officinalis (SOAPWORT) leaf/root extract*, limnanthes alba (MEADOWFOAM) seed oil*, glycerin*, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, citric acid*, caprylhydroxamic acid, glyceryl caprylate*, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbic acid (VITAMIN C), tocopherol acetate (VITAMIN E), panthenol (VITAMIN B5), niacinamide (VITAMIN B3), titanium dioxide, mica, triethyl citrate, benzyl acetate, cananga odorata (YLANG YLANG) flower oil*, linum usitatissimum (FLAXSEED) oil*, artemesia pallens (DAVANA) oil*, indole, phenethyl alcohol, isoamyl salicylate, gamma-non-alactone, phenyl acetaldehyde, 3-hexenol, hexenyl acetate cis 3, ethyl butyrate
Directions from packaging:
Massage and work through wet hair. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes. For best results follow with ViTA conditioner.
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