KERASTASE NUTRITIVE MASQUINTENSE INTENSE ENRICHING TREATMENT, THICK
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Kerastase by L'Oréal
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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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: AQUA (WATER), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, AMODIMETHICONE, CETYL ESTERS, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM PCA, METHYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, TRIDECETH-10, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL), CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)
Directions from packaging: Apply 1 to 2 dabs of masque onto cleansed and towel-dried hair. Leave for 5 to 10 minutes. Emulsify. Rinse thoroughly. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| METHYLPARABEN | 8 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | 4 | 76% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 3 | 71% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM PCA | 2 | 71% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| TRIDECETH-10 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| AMODIMETHICONE | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CETYL ESTERS | 0 | 93% | 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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | SODIUM PCA, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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 | SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TRIDECETH-10, SODIUM PCA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | TRIDECETH-10, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE | |
| Classified as irritant | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETYL ESTERS, AMODIMETHICONE | |
| 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, CETYL ESTERS, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, AMODIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRIDECETH-10, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN |
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