AVEDA SHAMPOO, ROSEMARY MINT
last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Aveda by Estée Lauder
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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, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: AQUEOUS (WATER, AQUA PURIFICATA, PURIFIED) EXTRACTS: ROSEMARY EXTRACT* (ROSEMARINUS OFFICINALIS), PEPPERMINT EXTRACT* (MENTHA PIPERITA), SODIUM COCO-SULFATE (COCONUT SOURCE), LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (COCONUT SOURCE), GLYCERIN (COCONUT SOURCE), SODIUM CHLORIDE, VINEGAR (GRAIN SOURCE), CAMPHOR, BENZOIC ACID, MENTHOL, CITRIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-4 (PLANT FIBER SOURCE), COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE (COCONUT SOURCE), STEARIC ACID (COCONUT SOURCE), FRAGRANCE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (PRESERVATIVE), METHYLPARABEN (ILN10432), SOURCE: * ORGANICALLY GROWN
Directions from packaging: Application: Apply to wet hair. Massage into hair and scalp. Rinse. Follow with Rosemary Mint hair conditioning rinse for optimal benefits and experience.
Warnings from packaging: Caution: For external use only. Avoid eyes.
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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 |
| ACETIC ACID VINEGAR (GRAIN SOURCE) | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 1 | 80% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| CITRIC ACID | 4 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| CAMPHOR | 4 | 69% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | 4 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| BENZOIC ACID | 3 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MENTHOL | 2 | 85% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| CHLORPHENESIN | 2 | 72% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT PEPPERMINT EXTRACT* (MENTHA PIPERITA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY EXTRACT* (ROSEMARINUS OFFICINALIS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
| WATER AQUEOUS | 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, CAMPHOR, ACETIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | BENZOIC 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 high doses | ACETIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | BENZOIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR, CHLORPHENESIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN | |
| 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, ACETIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, CHLORPHENESIN, BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | CAMPHOR | |
| 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, MENTHOL | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at low doses | CAMPHOR, BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, ACETIC ACID | |
| 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 | ACETIC ACID | |
| 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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CAMPHOR, BENZOIC ACID, ACETIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | MENTHOL |
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 | SODIUM CHLORIDE, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, BENZOIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | ACETIC ACID | |
| Classified as irritant | 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) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | BENZOIC ACID | |
| 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, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, MENTHOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, CAMPHOR, ACETIC ACID |
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, CAMPHOR, ACETIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL |
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, GLYCERIN | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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