GIOVANNI MAGNETIC ENERGIZING SHAMPOO
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Giovanni by Giovanni Cosmetics, Inc.
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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: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: AQUEOUS (WATER), EXTRACTS OF *ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS) OIL, *COLTSFOOT LEAF (TUSSILAGO FARFARA), *SAGE LEAF (SALVIA OFFICINALIS), *CLARY (SALVIA SCLAREA), *THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS) OIL, *SOYBEAN PROTEIN (GLYCINE SOJA), C12-14 OLEFINSULFONATE (COCONUT DERIVED), COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, **MAGNETITE ( FE3 O4 ), CITRIC ACID (CORN), LACTOFERRIN (METALLOPROTEIN), MICA, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE (SEA SALT), GRAPEFRUIT SEED.
Directions from packaging: Massage into moist hair until rich lather appears. For best results, leave on hair for 30 seconds. Rinse. Use daily or as often as needed.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| MICA | 3 | 75% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE | 2 | 100% | Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) *SAGE LEAF (SALVIA OFFICINALIS) | 1 | 91% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL EXTRACTS OF *ROSEMARY (ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL *THYME (THYMUS VULGARIS) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE (PLANT-DERIVED) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) *CLARY (SALVIA SCLAREA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF *COLTSFOOT LEAF (TUSSILAGO FARFARA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN *SOYBEAN PROTEIN (GLYCINE SOJA) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| MAGNETITE (FE3O4) | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 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 | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM CHLORIDE |
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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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 | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MICA |
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | MICA |
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 high doses | SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM CHLORIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | MAGNETITE (FE3O4), TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) LEAF, THYMUS VULGARIS (COMMON THYME) OIL, SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE), SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED, C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE |
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 low doses | MICA |
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