BRAND: Hask Placenta
Manufacturer: Alleghany Pharmacal Corp.
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
See all 7 products by Hask Placenta
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: conditioner (3)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | 2 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 |
| CETEARETH-20 | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | 6 | 65% | 1 products | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT | 4 | 63% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PLACENTAL EXTRACT | 5 | 75% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PROGESTERONE, ESTROGEN, ESTRONE) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA | 5 | 70% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| HEXYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 67% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | 2 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | 2 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | 2 | 83% | 1 products | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PHOSPHORIC ACID | 2 | 79% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| ACETAMIDE MEA | 1 | 73% | 2 products | Contamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA) |
| DIETHYLHEXYL SEBACATE | 1 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | 2 products | none identified |
| PHENYL TRIMETHICONE | 0 | 93% | 1 products | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 2 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 73% | 1 products | none identified |
| DIMETHICONOL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| ISOSTEARYL ETHYLIMIDAZOLINIUM ETHOSULFATE | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA (MACADAMIA) NUT OIL | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| SOLUBLE COLLAGEN | 0 | 100% | 2 products | none identified |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | 1 products | none identified |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL | 0 | 94% | 1 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 2 products | innocuous |
* 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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
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 government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT |
| 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 | CETEARETH-20 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) | products for use around the eyes; products for use on the lips | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, PLACENTAL EXTRACT | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ACETAMIDE MEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CETEARETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | CETEARETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, PHOSPHORIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | HEXYLENE 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 | METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE), PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | PLACENTAL EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | FRAGRANCE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Ingredient is suspected or measured to accumulate in people | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | ACETAMIDE MEA, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, DIETHYLHEXYL SEBACATE, GLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, WATER | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PHOSPHORIC ACID |
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 |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LAWSONIA INERMIS (HENNA) EXTRACT | |
| 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 | ACETAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID |
| Potential risk of infectious disease - any | PLACENTAL EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | CETEARETH-20 |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DIETHYLHEXYL SEBACATE, | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, WATER |
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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | PHOSPHORIC ACID |
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 | HEXYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | PHOSPHORIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CETEARETH-20, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ACETAMIDE MEA, CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN |
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 | PHOSPHORIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | CITRIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | OCTINOXATE (OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE) | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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