MAGIC SHAVE PLATINUM SKIN CONDITIONING SHAVING POWDER WITH ALOE VERA & VITAMIN E
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Magic Shave 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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, 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: CORN STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, COCONUT OIL, MINK OIL, WHEAT GERM OIL, CASTOR OIL, OLIVE OIL, JOJOBA OIL, ALOE EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, CORN OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BHA, BHT, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID, NONOXYNOL-10, FRAGRANCE, MILK PROTEIN, POLYQUATERNIUM 10
Directions from packaging: First Application: Apply to one inch area of beard for 5 minutes. Remove and rinse thoroughly. Wait 24 hours. If irritation occurs, do not use.How to Use: Combine 2 heaping teaspoons of shaving powder with 2 teaspoons of cool water to form creamy paste. The paste should be mixed in a non-metallic container and not in hands. Apply paste to beard with spatula. Allow Paste to remain on beard for 5-7 minutes. Gently remove with edge of spatula. Do not scrape. Rinse face thoroughly. If beard remains, wait 24 hours before next depilatory application.
Warnings from packaging: Caution: This product may cause skin irritation. Do not use if skin is tender or severely irritated. Follow directions carefully.Wait 36 hours after using a razor. Do not use after perspiring heavily, after prolonged sun exposure or with any alcoholic shaving lotion.For external use only. If mixture gets into eyes, rinse repeatedly with water. consult a physician. Do not wash face before use. Timing is crucial to avoid excessive irritation.Keep away from children.Keep tightly capped!
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| BHA | 10 | 50% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| BHT | 9 | 61% | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 7 | 58% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| NONOXYNOL-10 | 5 | 81% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| RETINYL PALMITATE | 5 | 70% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| MINK OIL | 4 | 74% | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ORGANOCHLORINES, PESTICIDES, PCBS) |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYL GALLATE | 4 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| MILK PROTEIN | 2 | 92% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | 1 | 85% | Occupational hazards |
| CASTOR OIL | 2 | 80% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | 2 | 79% | Neurotoxicity |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | 1 | 90% | none identified |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| GUANIDINE CARBONATE | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | 1 | 88% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERYL OLEATE | 1 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH | 1 | 83% | Occupational hazards |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | 0 | 93% | none identified |
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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BHA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | NONOXYNOL-10 | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | BHT |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, PROPYL GALLATE, BHT, BHA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | CASTOR OIL |
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, PROPYL GALLATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | MINK OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | BHA |
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 | RETINYL PALMITATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PROPYL GALLATE, NONOXYNOL-10, BHA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | BHT, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | BHT | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | BHA |
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 | MILK PROTEIN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYL GALLATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, BHA, BHT |
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 | NONOXYNOL-10, BHA |
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) | COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYL GALLATE |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | NONOXYNOL-10 |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, GUANIDINE CARBONATE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINYL PALMITATE | |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | BHT |
| One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at very low doses | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | CITRIC ACID |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | MILK PROTEIN | |
| Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
| Known human any toxicant | BHA |
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 |
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 | BHA |
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 | PROPYL GALLATE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | CALCIUM CARBONATE, BHT | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL OLEATE, CASTOR OIL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NONOXYNOL-10, CASTOR OIL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| 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 | TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, NONOXYNOL-10, MINK OIL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, BHT, CASTOR OIL, BHA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MILK PROTEIN, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, FRAGRANCE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM CARBONATE |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | BHT | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | CALCIUM CARBONATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PROPYL GALLATE |
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 | CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHT | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | BHA | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | |
| 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 | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, NONOXYNOL-10 |
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