Dark & Lovely Healthy Gloss 5 Shea Moisture No Lye Relaxer
EWG scientists reviewed the Dark & Lovely Healthy Gloss 5 Shea Moisture No Lye Relaxer product label collected on January 15, 2021 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 Dark & Lovely Healthy Gloss 5 Shea Moisture No Lye Relaxer is 10.
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Data last updated: January 2021
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
- Endocrine disruption
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Neurotoxicity
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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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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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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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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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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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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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Robust
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None
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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None
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Limited
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Robust
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Limited
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Good
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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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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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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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 , Petrolatum , Mineral Oil - Paraffinum Liquidum , Guanidine Carbonate , Cetearyl Alcohol , Behentrimonium Methosulfate , PEG-75 Lanolin , Polyquaternium-6 , Cocamidopropyl Betaine , Fragrance - Parfum , Butylphenyl Methylpropional , Propylene Glycol , Citronellol , Geraniol , Orange No. 4 - CI 15510 , Succinic Acid , Denatonium Benzoate , Propylene Glycol , Calcium Hydroxide , Silica , Titanium Dioxide - CI 77891 , Water - Aqua , Cocamidopropyl Betaine , Sodium Laureth Sulfate , Polysorbate 20 , Cocamide MEA , Phenoxyethanol , Fragrance - Parfum , Methylparaben , Potassium Sorbate , Polyquaternium-7 , Citric Acid , Sodium PCA , Disodium EDTA , Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Honey , Phenolsulfonephthalein , Water - Aqua , Cetearyl Alcohol , Mineral Oil - Paraffinum Liquidum , PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil , Dicetyldimonium Chloride , Polyquaternium-37 , Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate , Propylene Glycol , Phenoxyethanol , Fragrance - Parfum , PPG-1-Trideceth-6 , Tocopheryl Acetate , Methylparaben , Citric Acid , Sodium PCA , Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Honey , Ethylparaben , Butylparaben , Isobutylparaben , Propylparaben , Jojoba Seed Oil , Simmondsia Chinensis , Olive Fruit Oil - Olea Europaea , Shea Butter - Butyrospermum Parkii , Avocado Oil - Persea Gratissima , Panthenol , Yellow 5 - CI 19140 , Red 33 - CI 17200 , Red 4 - CI 14700 , Blue 1 - CI 42090
Warnings from packaging:
Dark and Lovely Moisture Seal No-Lye Relaxer System Contains alkali. Please follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp burns, hair loss, hair breakage, and eye injury. Do not use if scalp is irritated or injured. Do not use Dark and Lovely Moisture Seal No-Lye Relaxer System on bleached hair or permanently colored hair that is breaking, splitting or otherwise damaged. If hair has been previously relaxed, apply only to new growth as described in the directions.
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