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Act + Acre Cold Processed Hair Cleanse
EWG scientists reviewed the Act + Acre Cold Processed Hair Cleanse product label collected on July 09, 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 Act + Acre Cold Processed Hair Cleanse is 2.
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Data last updated: July 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)
- Occupational hazards
- 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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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Robust
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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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Fair
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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Limited
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None
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Fair
|
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Limited
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
|
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Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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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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None
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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.
Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water (Aqua), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Triethyl Citrate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Aquilaria Agallocha Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Extract, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Dimethyl Heptenal, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Gamma-Nonalactone, Glycol Distearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hexenyl Acetate, Hexylene Glycol, Ionone, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Steareth-4, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Vanillin, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum
Directions from packaging:
Shake well before using. Apply a small amount into your hand and add water to emulsify. Starting at the back of the neck working your way to the front adding more product as needed. Leave product for one minute to absorb and remove any excess oil. Rinse and repeat. The second cleanse will give you a much better lather and will leave your scalp feeling cleansed. Suitable for all hair types.
Warnings from packaging:
N/A
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