AXE SHOWER GEL RECOVERY
last updated: 08/15/07 brand: AXE 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, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: Water; Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate; Ammonium Laureth Sulfate; Acrylates Copolymer; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Cocamide MEA; Fragrance; Propylene Glycol; PEG-5 Cocamide; Glycerin; PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone; Benzophenone-4; PEG-45M; Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride; Etidronic Acid; Tetrasodium EDTA; Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment; Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment; Methylchloroisothiazolinone; Methylisothiazolinone; Green 3 (CI 42053); Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| 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) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 58% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| PEG-5 COCAMIDE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE | 6 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| 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 | 2 | 80% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| COCAMIDE MEA | 2 | 75% | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| FD&C GREEN 3 GREEN 3 (CI 42053) | 4 | 73% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient) | 3 | 69% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | 3 | 75% | Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE) |
| AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT | 2 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation |
| ETIDRONIC ACID | 2 | 79% | Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| SACCHAROMYCES/ MAGNESIUM FERMENT | 0 | 95% | 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 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C GREEN 3 |
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 | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, ETIDRONIC ACID | |
| 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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-5 COCAMIDE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE MEA, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | FD&C GREEN 3 |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - concentration limit in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredient(s) | 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ETIDRONIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| 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) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | PEG-45M, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine system disruption at low doses | ETIDRONIC ACID |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, 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 | SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT |
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 classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT | |
| 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 broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE, PEG-5 COCAMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at low doses | ETIDRONIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5, GLYCERIN, PEG-45M | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE | |
| Limited evidence of eye toxicity | products for use around the eyes | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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 |
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, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| 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) | SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| 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) |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACRYLATES COPOLYMER | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| 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, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PEG-45M, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, PEG-5 COCAMIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETIDRONIC 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 | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ETIDRONIC ACID |
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