KISS MY FACE WHENEVER SHAMPOO, FREQUENT USE
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Kiss My Face by Kiss My Face Corporation
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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, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: CERTIFIED ORGANIC FLORAL WATER OF ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, LEMON BALM, WATER, INFUSION OF ORGANIC HERBS OF NETTLE, OLIVE LEAF, CALENDULA, SAGE, LAVENDER, CERTIFIED ORGANIC ALOE VERA, OLEFIN SULFONATE, COCOAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERIN, SEA SALT, CAPRYLIC ACID, GLYCINE, LAVENDER OIL, GREEN TEA EXTRACT, WHEAT PROTEIN, TOCPHEROL, LIME OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, CITRIC ACID
Directions from packaging: Lather, massage in, rinse. Treat you hair with Whenever™ Conditioner and style with Upper Management™ or Hold Up™.
user reviews & comments
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE COCOAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | 3 | 80% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| TOCOPHEROL TOCPHEROL | 2 | 87% | Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | 2 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| LAVENDER OIL * | 1 | 97% | Endocrine disruption |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) | 1 | 91% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM SORBATE | 1 | 85% | none identified |
| GLYCINE | 1 | 79% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT | 1 | 76% | none identified |
| CAPRYLIC ACID | 1 | 75% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| OLEFIN SULFONATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) INFUSION FLORAL WATER OF ROSEMARY (CERTIFIED ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) INFUSION OF HERBS OR NETTLE (ORGANIC) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| LAVENDER | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SEA SALT | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| 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 | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHEROL, SEA SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | CAPRYLIC ACID |
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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | SEA SALT |
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 - any | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL |
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 animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | POTASSIUM SORBATE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SEA SALT, CAPRYLIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID |
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 | SEA SALT, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVENDER OIL * |
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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), CAPRYLIC ACID, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), GLYCINE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, SEA SALT |
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 | LAVENDER, TOCOPHEROL, SEA SALT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), POTASSIUM SORBATE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM), GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
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 | GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), CAPRYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SEA SALT |
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) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), POTASSIUM SORBATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | LAVENDER OIL *, LAVENDER, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE), TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) INFUSION, OLEFIN SULFONATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) LEAF, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM), GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CAPRYLIC ACID, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
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 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 | GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SEA SALT |
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