Gillette Complete Skincare Multiglide Shave Gel || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GILLETTE COMPLETE SKINCARE MULTIGLIDE SHAVE GEL

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Gillette by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

74%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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; SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE; GLYCERIN; COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE; ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER; COCETH-7; PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER; SODIUM HYDROXIDE; POLYQUATERNIUM-10; MINERAL OIL; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; NIACINAMIDE; PANTHENOL; BISABOLOL; PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL; PHENOXYETHANOL; BENZOPHENONE-4; TRICLOSAN; EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL; ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE; PHOSPHOLIPIDS; MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL; METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE; RETINYL PALMITATE; ASCORBYL PALMITATE; MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL; METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE; METHYLPARABEN; ETHYLPARABEN; BUTYLPARABEN; PROPYLPARABEN;ISOBUTYLPARABEN; BLUE 1;EXT.VIOLET 2.

Directions from packaging: Wet skin and apply gel to area to be shaved.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rash appear.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TRICLOSAN	7	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXIN)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXT.VIOLET 2	6	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
BUTYLPARABEN	5	79%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MINERAL OIL	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPYLPARABEN	4	82%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	3	83%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHYLPARABEN	3	80%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
NIACINAMIDE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL	1	93%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS LEAF OIL	1	86%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
COCETH-7	0	100%	none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL	0	100%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1

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 high doses		TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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		TRICLOSAN, RETINYL PALMITATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	EXT D&C VIOLET 2

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		RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BISABOLOL
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		NIACINAMIDE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses		TRICLOSAN
Limited evidence of any disruption		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, PROPYLPARABEN

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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		TRICLOSAN

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 sense organ effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISABOLOL, PANTHENOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		TRICLOSAN
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, NIACINAMIDE, MINERAL OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, BUTYLPARABEN, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology 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)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		TRICLOSAN, PROPYLPARABEN

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		MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), RETINYL PALMITATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BISABOLOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MINERAL OIL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PPG-1-PEG-9 LAURYL GLYCOL ETHER, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TRICLOSAN, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL
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		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, GLYCERIN, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) LEAF OIL, COCETH-7, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NIACINAMIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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