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Monat Black Shampoo + Conditioner
EWG scientists reviewed the Monat Black Shampoo + 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 Black Shampoo + Conditioner is 3.
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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
- Contamination concerns
- 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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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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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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None
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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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 (moderate) |
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Fair
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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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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE) |
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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 (high) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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None
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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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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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Limited
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Limited
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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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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
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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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None
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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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:
Water, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Amodimethicone Stearyldimoniumhydroxypropyl Decylglucosides Chloride, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, 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 Tahitensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Menthol, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Dextran, Propanediol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Lauramide MIPA, Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Oleth-5 Phosphate, Dioleyl Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Citric Acid, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Undecyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol
Directions from packaging:
Apply a generous amount to wet hair. Gently massage into a rich lather from scalp to ends. Leave in hair for 2-3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and repeat if needed.
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