EWG Skin Deep® | Superfoods Smooth Operator Conditioner, Shea Butter Vitamin B6 Argan Oil

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Superfoods Smooth Operator Conditioner, Shea Butter Vitamin B6 Argan Oil

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Ingredient concerns

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LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
MODERATE

Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

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WATER
Appeared as: WATER (AQUA)

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasingagent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling
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GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
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BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, antistatic, hair conditioning, preservative
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (high) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueous, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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PYRIDOXINE HCL
Appeared as: PYRIDOXINE HCL (VITAMIN B6)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient, skin conditioning
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SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE)

Data Availability: Limited

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PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER/ LEAF/ STEM EXTRACT
Appeared as: FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning
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PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
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ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN EXTRACT
Appeared as: ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, skin conditioning, skin protecting
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Contamination concerns (PESTICIDES)
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SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT
Appeared as: SALVIA HISPANICA (CHIA) SEED EXTRACT

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, emollient, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, perfuming
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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported, emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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CHENOPODIUM QUINOA (QUINOA) EXTRACT
Appeared as: CHENOPODIUM QUINOA (QUINOA) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, solvent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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TOCOPHEROL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic agent, cosmetic biocide, surfactant - emulsifying agent, antimicrobial, antistatic, emulsifying, preservative, surfactant
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (high) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/ SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Data Availability: None

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DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE

Data Availability: None

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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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CITRIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster, buffering, chelating, masking
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, preservative
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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FRAGRANCE
Appeared as: FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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Ingredients from packaging:

WATER (AQUA), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, *BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, PYRIDOXINE HCL (VITAMIN B6), *ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL, *SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT, * PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL EXTRACT, *SALVIA HISPANICA (CHIA) SEED EXTRACT, *ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, *HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, * CHENOPODIUM QUINOA (QUINOA) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CAPRYLOYL GLYCERIN/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER, DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), COUMARIN. *CERTIFIED ORGANIC INGREDIENTS.

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Unknown

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Understanding scores

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Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG VERIFIED™ mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

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