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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, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, LAURAMIDE DEA, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, ETHANOLAMINE, CARBOMER, SODIUM SULFITE, FRAGRANCE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, TRISODIUM EDTA, LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEI, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL ACETATE VITAMIN E, ALOE VERA EXTRACT, CHAMOMILE EXTRACT, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, WATER, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE.
Directions from packaging: This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows - to do so may cause blindness.
Warnings from packaging: Do not use if you have skin depigmentation problems such as white patches on your skin - a condition called vitiligo, or if you have a family history of skin depigmentation problems, as an allergic reaction or skin irritation may cause loss of skin pigment. SEARCH TERMS: JUSTFORMEN,shampoo-in,haircolor,jet,black,shampooin,men,color,justformen,for,jost,JustForMen,JustForMen,Just,For,Men,Just For Men,Shampoo-In Haircolor, Jet Black
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 10 | 52% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | 9 | 58% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| P-AMINOPHENOL | 8 | 57% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| ETHANOLAMINE | 7 | 66% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | 5 | 68% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | 3 | 65% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards |
| M-AMINOPHENOL | 6 | 65% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE VITAMIN E | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| SODIUM SULFITE | 3 | 87% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LAURAMIDE DEA | 3 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 3 | 68% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ERYTHORBIC ACID | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| TRISODIUM EDTA | 1 | 86% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT | 1 | 80% | Enhanced skin absorption |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT ALOE VERA EXTRACT | 1 | 75% | none identified |
| LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEI | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ETHANOLAMINE, ERYTHORBIC ACID | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | |
| Mutagen - limited evidence | P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
*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 | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | P-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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 | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ETHANOLAMINE, LAURAMIDE DEA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, M-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off | products that are intended to be left on the skin | ETHANOLAMINE |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - any | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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 | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, SODIUM SULFITE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
*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 | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, FRAGRANCE |
*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) | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, ERYTHORBIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TRISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more animal studies show liver effects at low doses | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | SODIUM SULFITE, P-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE |
*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 | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
*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 | SODIUM SULFITE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, ERYTHORBIC ACID | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
*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 | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, P-AMINOPHENOL |
*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 | SODIUM SULFITE | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 4-CHLORORESORCINOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| Human skin irritant - moderate evidence | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
| Classified as irritant | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
*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 | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, P-AMINOPHENOL, N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, 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 | TRISODIUM EDTA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PANTHENOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM SULFITE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LAURDIMONIUM HYDROXPROPYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) 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 | 4-CHLORORESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, LAURAMIDE DEA, ERYTHORBIC ACID, CARBOMER |
*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 | P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | P-AMINOPHENOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE |
*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 | N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | P-AMINOPHENOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURAMIDE DEA |
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