Monat Hair Transformation Masque

EWG scientists reviewed the Monat Hair Transformation Masque 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 Hair Transformation Masque 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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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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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
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• 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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None
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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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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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Fair
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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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Limited
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PRUNUS AMYGDALUS (BITTER ALMOND) PROTEIN
Appeared as: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS PROTEIN (SWEET ALMOND) |
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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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Limited
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Behentrimonium Chloride, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethyl Diethylenetriamine Dioleamide/Palmitamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, 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, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) 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, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Protein, Glycerin, Wheat Amino Acids, Soy Amino Acids, Arginine HCl, Serine, Threonine, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xantham Gum, Citric Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Directions from packaging:
Condition and shampoo using the Reverse Care Method with Restructuring Pre-Wash Conditioner and Restructuring Shampoo. Towel dry hair and apply Masque. Massage onto lengths and ends. Leave in for 5 minutes, emulsify and rinse thoroughly. Can be used 1-2 times each week, or every 3rd shampoo if you shampoo infrequently.
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