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Dark & Lovely Fade-Resistant Rich Conditioning Color Permanent Hair Color, 396 Luminous Blonde (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Dark & Lovely Fade-Resistant Rich Conditioning Color Permanent Hair Color, 396 Luminous Blonde (old formulation) product label collected on July 23, 2013 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 Fade-Resistant Rich Conditioning Color Permanent Hair Color, 396 Luminous Blonde (old formulation) is 6.
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Data last updated: July 2013
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
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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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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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
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None
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
 |
None
|
• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
 |
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (high) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
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None
|
|
|
|
Robust
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
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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:
Cream Developer: Aqua/Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate. Rich Conditioning Lightener: Aqua/Water, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Alcohol Denat., Deceth-3, Glyceryl Lauryl Ether, Propylene Glycol, Ethanolamine, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-6, Oleyl Alcohol, Parfum/Fragrance, EDTA, Polyquaternium-24. Moisture Rich Conditioner: Aqua/Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candelilla Cera/Candelilla Wax, Dimethiconol, Polyquaternium-37, Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, PEG-150/Stearyl Alcohol/SMDI Copolymer, Parfum/Fragrance, Methylparaben, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Aloe Barbadensis/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus/Sunflower Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride. High Lift Booster: Potassium Persulfate, Sodium Persulfate, Sodium Metasilicate, Ammonium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Sodium Stearate, Polydecene, EDTA.
Directions from packaging:
Read and follow insert.
Warnings from packaging:
Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. This product contains persulfates and other ingredients, which may cause serious irritant, respiratory and/or allergic reactions. Do not inhale or ingest. Prepare and use only in well ventilated area. Enclosed insert contains important health and safety information. Read accompanying directions completely prior to use.
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