DOVE 2 IN 1 SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Dove by Unilever
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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, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, DIMETHICONAL, COCAMIDE MEA, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), PEG-5 COCAMIDE, CARBOMER, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, PEG-45M, TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE, PPG-9, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, SILK AMINO ACIDS (ALANINE, GLYCINE, SERINE, ARGININE, ISOLEUCINE, CYSTINE, HISTIDINE, GLUCATMIC ACID], BORAGE (BORAGO OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT [PALMITIC ACID, STEARIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, EICOSENOIC ACID), METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, EXT VIOLET 2 (CI 60730). DIRECTIONS: APPLY TO WET HAIR, LATHER AND RINSE.
Directions from packaging: Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-45M | 6 | 68% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-5 COCAMIDE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXT VIOLET 2 | 5 | 73% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| ETHYLENE GLYCOL | 5 | 74% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHOXYETHANOL, METHOXYETHANOL), Occupational hazards |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 1 | 80% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | 3 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| COCAMIDE MEA | 2 | 75% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| ARGININE | 3 | 79% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 1 | 73% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| STEARIC ACID | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLUTAMIC ACID GLUCATMIC ACID] | 2 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| OLEIC ACID | 1 | 82% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PPG-9 | 2 | 72% | Neurotoxicity |
| GLYCOL DISTEARATE | 1 | 93% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| LINOLEIC ACID | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE GUAR HYDROXYPROPLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ISOLEUCINE | 1 | 86% | none identified |
| CYSTINE | 1 | 85% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| HISTIDINE | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| GLYCINE | 1 | 79% | none identified |
| PALMITIC ACID | 1 | 76% | Neurotoxicity |
| DIMETHICONAL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EICOSENOIC ACID | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) BORAGE (BORAGO OFFICINALIS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALANINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SERINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| TEA DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE | 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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PEG-45M, ISOLEUCINE, OLEIC ACID, HISTIDINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC 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 | GLYCERIN, ARGININE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses | PEG-45M |
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-45M, PPG-9, PEG-5 COCAMIDE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE MEA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, 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 high doses | LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, HISTIDINE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | OLEIC ACID, GLUTAMIC ACID, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | PPG-9, PALMITIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | STEARIC ACID, ARGININE | |
| 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 | PEG-45M, STEARIC ACID, HISTIDINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, CYSTINE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ARGININE |
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 skin toxicant - strong evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, 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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ISOLEUCINE, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, PPG-9, HISTIDINE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCINE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TETRASODIUM EDTA, OLEIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-5 COCAMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | CYSTINE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, ARGININE, PEG-45M, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
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-45M, ISOLEUCINE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, SERINE, PPG-9, PEG-5 COCAMIDE, PALMITIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID, HISTIDINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, CYSTINE, ARGININE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ALANINE | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | 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 | PEG-45M, PPG-9, PALMITIC ACID, GLYCERIN, ETHYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| Classified as irritant | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, TEA DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, OLEIC ACID, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CARBOMER, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SILK AMINO ACIDS, PEG-45M, ISOLEUCINE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE), SERINE, PEG-5 COCAMIDE, LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE, LINOLEIC ACID, HISTIDINE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, EICOSENOIC ACID, DIMETHICONAL, CYSTINE, ARGININE, AMMONIUM XYLENE-SULFONATE, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, ALANINE |
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 low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | ISOLEUCINE, PPG-9, HISTIDINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, ARGININE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLUTAMIC ACID |
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