BRAND: African Pride
Manufacturer: Colomer Group
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients used by this brand -- not the products -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
| Ingredients used by this brand: | |
 | Cancer |
 | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 16 products by African Pride
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (1), pain relief (1), shampoo (1), styling gel/lotion (1)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 3 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | 1 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-12 | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-8 | 4 | 76% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-75 LANOLIN | 4 | 75% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | 2 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 3 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS | 4 | 100% | 2 products | Miscellaneous |
| OLETH-20 | 3 | 87% | 1 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| LANOLIN | 4 | 71% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 1 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | 3 | 83% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 1 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT | 2 | 76% | 3 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 1 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT | 1 | 90% | 2 products | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | 2 products | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL | 1 | 87% | 2 products | none identified |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | 1 | 84% | 2 products | none identified |
| ACETAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| APOCYNUM CANNABINUM (INDIAN HEMP) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS DULCIS (ALMOND) | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| ROSA CANINA (DOG ROSE) SEED EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) FLOWER EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| EQUISETUM HIEMALE EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| TARAXACUM OFFICINALE (DANDELION) EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | 3 products | none identified |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | 0 | 94% | 2 products | none identified |
| PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT | 0 | 94% | 3 products | none identified |
| HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
* Product counts only include current formulations sold by this brand. The brand may have other discontinued formulations that use this ingredient. Clicking on the link "X products" will identify all product formulations by this brand that have used the ingredient.
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | ETHYLPARABEN |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-12, PEG-8, PEG-75 LANOLIN |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT, DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PEG-12, PEG-8, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-75 LANOLIN |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MINERAL OIL |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | PHENOXYETHANOL |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | MINERAL OIL, OLETH-20 |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PEG-12, PEG-8, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-75 LANOLIN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | DIMETHICONE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LANOLIN, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT |
Miscellaneous*
*This table includes all possible miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE, PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | BUTYLPARABEN, CASTOR OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, LANOLIN, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, PEG-12, PEG-8, PETROLATUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PEG-75 LANOLIN, PRUNUS SEROTINA (WILD CHERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | CASTOR OIL |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, OLETH-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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