REDKEN SCALP RELIEF DANDRUFF CONTROL CONDITIONER FOR DRY FLAKING SCALP AND HAIR (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

REDKEN SCALP RELIEF DANDRUFF CONTROL CONDITIONER FOR DRY FLAKING SCALP AND HAIR (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Redken by L'Oréal

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

80%

data gap

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81% of conditioners have lower concerns
83% of dandruff/scalp treatments have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, LAURYL PEG/PPG-18/18 METHICONE, TRIDECETH-6, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, POLOXAMER 407, DODECENE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, WHEAT AMINO ACIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, OLETH-10, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, LECITHIN, PHOSPHORIC ACID, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETYL ESTERS, ZINC PYRITHIONE, AMODIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE	6	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ZINC PYRITHIONE	5	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
OLETH-10	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
POLOXAMER 407	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PPG-5-CETETH-20	3	93%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	3	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL	2	87%	Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	0	94%	none identified
DODECENE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
TRIDECETH-6	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
WHEAT AMINO ACIDS	0	100%	none identified
AMODIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN	0	94%	none identified
CETYL ESTERS	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		CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL

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		HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN
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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE, LECITHIN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ZINC PYRITHIONE, PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE
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		POLOXAMER 407, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LECITHIN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ZINC PYRITHIONE
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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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		DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, FRAGRANCE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Associated with immunotoxicity		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

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		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Not suspected to be persistent		TRIDECETH-6
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLOXAMER 407

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)		TRIDECETH-6, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, OLETH-10
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, ZINC PYRITHIONE, POLOXAMER 407
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		PHOSPHORIC ACID

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
Occupational hazards related to handling		PHOSPHORIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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		POLOXAMER 407, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN

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		POLOXAMER 407, TRIDECETH-6, ZINC PYRITHIONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID

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)
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, OLETH-10
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, TRIDECETH-6

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		OLETH-10, POLOXAMER 407, CETYL ESTERS, PPG-5-CETETH-20
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLOXAMER 407
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		AMODIMETHICONE
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		POLOXAMER 407, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLETH-10, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE, CETYL ESTERS, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, AMODIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZINC PYRITHIONE, TRIDECETH-6, WHEAT AMINO ACIDS, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PHOSPHORIC ACID, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, LAURYL PEG/ PPG-18/ 18 METHICONE, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, FRAGRANCE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DODECENE

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 low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN