PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE SHAMPOO, BATH & SHOWER GEL
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: philosophy by BioTech Research Laboratories
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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 in this product -- not the product itself -- 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 in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
 | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURYL BETAINE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, PPG 2 HYDROXETHYL COCAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, STEARETH-4, COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE, PEG 150 DISTEARATE, PEG 6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, CAPRYLIC/CAPRICTRIGLYCERIDE, LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SILK, AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT (OAT), PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/COCOATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, RED 4 (CI 14700), RED 33 (CI 17200)
Directions from packaging: our amazing grace requires that you first dampen your hair or body and then slowly massage the gel into your hair or skin. lift your senses as this gentle, milk-based formula cleanses and caresses your scalp and body. rinse with warm water.
Warnings from packaging: + for external use only + discontinue use if irritation occurs + avoid contact with eyes
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | 5 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 85% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-150 DISTEARATE | 4 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| D&C RED 33 | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| FD&C RED 4 | 1 | 73% | none identified |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE | 3 | 94% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| LAURYL BETAINE | 2 | 86% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN | 1 | 94% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | 1 | 93% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| STEARETH-4 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT AVENA SATIVA KERNEL EXTRACT (OAT) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE (GROMWELL) ROOT EXTRACT LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDE PPG 2 HYDROXETHYL COCAMIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYDROLYZED SILK | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, D&C RED 33 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C RED 4 |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM EDTA |
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) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, D&C RED 33 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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) |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | LAURYL BETAINE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM EDTA |
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 | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARETH-4, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | LAURYL BETAINE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE |
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 |
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) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, GLYCOL DISTEARATE |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID, LAURYL BETAINE, POLYSORBATE-20 | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps 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) |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | PEG-150 DISTEARATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDE | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAURYL BETAINE, LITHOSPERMUM OFFICINALE (GROMWELL) ROOT EXTRACT, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, PEG-18 GLYCERYL OLEATE/ COCOATE, FRAGRANCE, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED SILK, ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CITRIC ACID, COCAMIDOPROPYL PG-DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT | |
| Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | STEARETH-4, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE |
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 |
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