MUSTELA BEBE BABY SHAMPOO
last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Mustela by Laboratoires Expanscience
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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 |
| Restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, COCO GLUCOSIDE, MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, MATRICARIA EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Directions from packaging: Apply a small amount of shampoo to wet hair. Gently massage. Rinse.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE | 5 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, 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) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 6 | 70% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 65% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| METHYLPARABEN | 5 | 78% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 76% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 67% | Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 3 | 94% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DISODIUM EDTA | 3 | 78% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Restrictions & warnings |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT MATRICARIA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| SODIUM COCETH SULFATE | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | 0 | 100% | None Identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | Innocuous |
Cancer*
*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | PROPYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
Restrictions & warnings*
*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-150 DISTEARATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL |
Neurotoxicity*
*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at high doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at moderate doses | PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
Endocrine disruption*
*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Miscellaneous*
*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
Ecotoxicology*
*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | BUTYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
Data gaps*
*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, FRAGRANCE | |
| 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, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE |
Occupational hazards*
*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
| 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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