BRAND: Just For Men
Manufacturer: Combe Inc.
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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 |
See all 56 products by Just For Men
Product type(s) by this brand in Skin Deep: hair color and bleaching (16), hair growth inhibitor (1), shampoo (3)
ingredients
| score | data gap | products * | concerns | |
| P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 10 | 52% | 17 products | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| RESORCINOL | 10 | 52% | 15 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| P-AMINOPHENOL | 8 | 57% | 15 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | 17 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 7 | 63% | 2 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards |
| 1-NAPHTHOL | 8 | 60% | 9 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | 4 | 69% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ETHANOLAMINE | 7 | 66% | 7 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| SULFURIC ACID | 5 | 65% | 2 products | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | 5 | 68% | 6 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | 3 | 65% | 13 products | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| M-AMINOPHENOL | 6 | 65% | 15 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE | 5 | 68% | 9 products | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | 15 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 72% | 2 products | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| VEGETABLE FATTY ACID | 4 | 72% | 9 products | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM SULFITE | 3 | 87% | 17 products | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL | 3 | 73% | 2 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE | 3 | 73% | 2 products | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE | 3 | 69% | 13 products | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | 15 products | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| 2-METHYLRESORCINOL | 2 | 84% | 5 products | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ETHOXYDIGLYCOL | 2 | 82% | 9 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | 2 | 71% | 10 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE) |
| CARAMEL | 1 | 92% | 6 products | none identified |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE | 1 | 88% | 5 products | none identified |
| C11-15 PARETH-3 | 1 | 88% | 9 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 5 products | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ERYTHORBIC ACID | 1 | 87% | 17 products | none identified |
| OLEYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | 9 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | 1 | 86% | 17 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 6 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | 9 products | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOPROPYL ACETATE | 1 | 79% | 2 products | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE | 1 | 76% | 4 products | Cancer |
| 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE | 1 | 76% | 5 products | Cancer |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | 15 products | none identified |
| CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | 8 products | none identified |
| LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | 6 products | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-22 | 0 | 100% | 9 products | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | 8 products | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | 17 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.
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer 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 carcinogen | SULFURIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL | |
| Mutagen - limited evidence | M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | 1-NAPHTHOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | CARAMEL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM SULFITE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL |
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) |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | 1-NAPHTHOL, P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
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 | product not intended as hair dye/bleach | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| 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-100 STEARATE |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off | products that are intended to be left on the skin | ETHANOLAMINE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | products for use on the lips | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | 1-NAPHTHOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any | 1-NAPHTHOL, 2-AMINO-4-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOANISOLE SULFATE, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, RESORCINOL, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL SULFATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ETHANOLAMINE, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE |
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) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ETHANOLAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | 1-NAPHTHOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE | |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ISOPROPYL ACETATE |
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 | RESORCINOL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | 1-NAPHTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
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, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL | |
| Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence | ETHANOLAMINE, SULFURIC ACID | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | 1-NAPHTHOL, 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | SODIUM SULFITE, VEGETABLE FATTY 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 lung and skin toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne); products for use on skin | 1-NAPHTHOL |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | ETHANOLAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM SULFITE, VEGETABLE FATTY ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, C11-15 PARETH-3, SULFURIC ACID |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL, 2-METHYLRESORCINOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, N,N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
| 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 | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PHENYL METHYL PYRAZOLONE |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ERYTHORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL, | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | ISOPROPYL ACETATE |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CARAMEL, CARBOMER, 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 | ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SULFURIC ACID |
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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, CARAMEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, RESORCINOL, SODIUM SULFITE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, SULFURIC 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 | 1-NAPHTHOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | OLEYL ALCOHOL |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | CETYL ALCOHOL, 1,2,4-TRIHYDROXYBENZENE, PEG-100 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, C11-15 PARETH-3, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | SODIUM SULFITE |
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 very low doses | M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SULFURIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | 1-NAPHTHOL, ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, RESORCINOL | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | VEGETABLE FATTY ACID, | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | ISOPROPYL ACETATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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