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Wellnesse Smoothing Shampoo for Wavy, Curly Hair, Coconut & Verbena Leaf
EWG scientists reviewed the Wellnesse Smoothing Shampoo for Wavy, Curly Hair, Coconut & Verbena Leaf product label collected on June 23, 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. Wellnesse Smoothing Shampoo for Wavy, Curly Hair, Coconut & Verbena Leaf is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: June 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
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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None
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) |
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Robust
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None
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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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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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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None
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LACTOBACILLUS/ SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/TOMATO FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT |
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None
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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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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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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Good
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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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:
Water, Sodium Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Distillate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Levulinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
Directions from packaging:
: Massage into roots and rinse through ends. Follow with Wellnesse Enriching Conditioner for Wavy, Curly Hair.
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