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Monat Restructuring Pre-Wash Conditioner
EWG scientists reviewed the Monat Restructuring Pre-Wash Conditioner product label collected on January 16, 2020 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 Monat Restructuring Pre-Wash Conditioner is 4.
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Data last updated: January 2020
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)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
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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• 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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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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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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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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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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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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None
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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None
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Fair
|
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Fair
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Fair
|
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Limited
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PRUNUS AMYGDALUS (BITTER ALMOND) PROTEIN
Appeared as: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS PROTEIN (SWEET ALMOND) |
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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None
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None
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None
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None
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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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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None
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Fair
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Fair
|
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Fair
|
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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Fair
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Fair
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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:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Behentrimonium Chloride, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Equisetum Hyemale Extract , Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Arginine HCl, Serine, Threonine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Cholesterol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Directions from packaging:
Before shampooing, apply the conditioner to hair. Massage into wet hair from lengths to ends. Leave on 2-3 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Can be used daily or as frequently as you normally shampoo.
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