Prairie Naturals AVALANCHE therapeutic conditioner || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

PRAIRIE NATURALS AVALANCHE THERAPEUTIC CONDITIONER

last updated: 11/07/07 brand: Prairie Naturals by Prairie Naturals

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

87%

data gap

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87% of conditioners have lower concerns
89% of dandruff/scalp treatments have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-compliant: This company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics but is not in compliance because of their use of one or more ingredients prohibited or restricted under the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: PURIFIED WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOL STEARATE, EMULSIFYING PLANT WAX, D-PANTHENOL (Pro-Vitamin B5), AQUEOUS HERBAL EXTRACT OF NETTLES, SEA KELP, HORESTAIL GRASS, SAGE, OAT STRAW AND ARNICA, ALOE VERA, ASCORBIC ACID, SILK AMINO ACIDS, ZINC OMADINE, MAGNESIUM SYLICATE/SELENIUM, MSM CRYSTALS, ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND OF; (WHITE PINE, EUCALYPTUS AND PEPPERMINT), VITAMIN E, CYSTEINE/METHIONINE, GLUCOSE AND GLUCOSE OXIDASE & LACTOPEROXIDASE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FRAGRANCE.

Directions from packaging: Apply generously to clean wet hair. Gently massage Avalanche Therapeutic Conditioner into the hair and scalp, concentrating on ends. Leave on as desired and rinse well with warm water. For best results, use regularly with Avalanche Therapeutic Shampoo and Prairie Naturals styling products.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
SELENIUM	10	55%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
ZINC PYRITHIONE ZINC OMADINE	5	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
PANTHENOL, D- D-PANTHENOL (PRO-VITAMIN B5)	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLUCOSE OXIDASE	2	87%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL	2	75%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
PINUS STROBUS (WHITE PINE) ESSENTIAL OIL	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
CYSTEINE	1	93%	none identified
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
DIMETHYL SULFONE METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE	1	88%	none identified
GLYCOL STEARATE	1	87%	none identified
GLUCOSE	1	82%	none identified
METHIONINE	1	82%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) STRAW	0	100%	none identified
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) HORSETAIL GRASS	0	100%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) ESSENTIAL OIL	0	100%	none identified
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF	0	100%	none identified
SEA KELP	0	100%	none identified
URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
VEGETABLE EMULSIFYING WAX VEGETABLE WAX	0	100%	none identified
ARNICA MONTANA POWDER	0	100%	none identified
SILK AMINO ACIDS	0	100%	none identified
LACTOPEROXIDASE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	none identified
MAGNESIUM SILICATE MAGNESIUM SYLICATE	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)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		CYSTEINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLUCOSE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SELENIUM

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		METHIONINE, DIMETHYL SULFONE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SELENIUM
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, SELENIUM
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		SELENIUM, SELENIUM

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 moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE, GLUCOSE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		SELENIUM
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 studies show endocrine system disruption at very low doses		GLUCOSE OXIDASE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		METHIONINE

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		FRAGRANCE
Limited evidence of skin and immune toxicity		SELENIUM
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC PYRITHIONE

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		SELENIUM
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC PYRITHIONE

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLUCOSE, PANTHENOL, D-
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		METHIONINE, GLYCOL STEARATE, CITRIC ACID
Known human respiratory toxicant		SELENIUM
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		GLUCOSE OXIDASE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE

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

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		PINUS STROBUS (WHITE PINE) ESSENTIAL OIL, TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM CITRATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, METHIONINE, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, GLUCOSE, CYSTEINE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PINUS STROBUS (WHITE PINE) ESSENTIAL OIL, PANTHENOL, D-

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		SELENIUM

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		PANTHENOL, D-, SELENIUM, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, CITRIC ACID

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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Insufficient data to determine safety		SELENIUM
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		MAGNESIUM SILICATE
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		GLYCOL STEARATE, TOCOPHEROL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PINUS STROBUS (WHITE PINE) ESSENTIAL OIL, PANTHENOL, D-, SILK AMINO ACIDS, ARNICA MONTANA POWDER, ZINC PYRITHIONE, VEGETABLE EMULSIFYING WAX, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, SELENIUM, SEA KELP, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF, METHIONINE, LACTOPEROXIDASE, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE, FRAGRANCE, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) ESSENTIAL OIL, EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL), DIMETHYL SULFONE, CYSTEINE, CITRIC ACID, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) STRAW

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 very low doses		SELENIUM

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		GLUCOSE, CITRIC ACID