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BIGGREEN 23 Natural Daily Scalp Shampoo
EWG scientists reviewed the BIGGREEN 23 Natural Daily Scalp Shampoo product label collected on May 29, 2018 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 BIGGREEN 23 Natural Daily Scalp Shampoo is 3.
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Data last updated: May 2018
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
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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None
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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None
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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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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• Use restrictions (low) |
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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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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
|
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None
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Fair
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Fair
|
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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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.
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:
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Eucalyptol, Linalyl Acetate, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Camphor, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pinene, Canarium Commune Gum Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Artemisia Herba-Alba Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Decanal, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxycetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Directions from packaging:
Massage a generous amount to wet hair and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.
Warnings from packaging:
Safety Tip! For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If any adverse reaction develops, stop use and contact your physician.
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