Avalon Organics Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo

EWG scientists reviewed the Avalon Organics Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo product label collected on December 11, 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. Avalon Organics Volumizing Rosemary Shampoo is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: December 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)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
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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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Robust
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None
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Fair
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS (BALSAM COPAIBA) RESIN
Appeared as: COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN (BALSAM COPAIBA) |
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT (1) |
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None
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Limited
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (ROSEMARY) |
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None
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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:
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Coco-Glucoside, Water (Aqua), Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sorbitol, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract(1), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract(1), Chenopodium Quinoa Seed(1), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract(1), Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters, Bisabolol, Citric Acid, Inulin(1), Sodium Sulfate, Alcohol(1), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
Directions from packaging:
TO USE: Gently massaging into wet hair produces a rich, cleansing lather. Rinsing and following with Rosemary Volumizing Conditioner provides the best results.
Warnings from packaging:
CAUTION: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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