Twisted Sista Curl Activator Creme

EWG scientists reviewed the Twisted Sista Curl Activator Creme product label collected on December 11, 2019 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 Twisted Sista Curl Activator Creme is 5.
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Data last updated: December 2019
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
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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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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Robust
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (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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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Prunus Amygdalys Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Rosinate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Diazolidinyl Urea, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Salicilate
Directions from packaging:
Apply a generous amount into your hands after washing hair and run through wet strands from root to tip. Apply more if needed, depending on hair texture. Naturally hair dry and then apply a diffuser or blow drying to help style. It is the ultimate solution for double strand twisting and braiding. Let loose and style wildly as desired
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