CREME OF NATURE NO BASE RELAXER SUPER (2007 FORMULATION)
last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Creme of Nature by Colomer Group
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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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Note: This product formulation was confirmed with the FDA VCRD.
Ingredients from packaging: PETROLATUM, STEARETH-20, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FRAGRANCE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, POTASSIUM COCO-HYDROLYZED ANIMAL PROTEIN, MINERAL OIL, HEAVY, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, LANETH-15, CETYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN ETHOXYLATED, PEG-150 STEARATE
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-150 STEARATE | 4 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-35 LANOLIN LANOLIN ETHOXYLATED | 4 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| GERANIOL | 6 | 61% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CITRONELLOL | 4 | 65% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| MINERAL OIL | 2 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| WHITE PETROLATUM | 2 | 94% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |
| POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN POTASSIUM COCO-HYDROLYZED ANIMAL PROTEIN | 2 | 88% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| STEARETH-20 | 1 | 88% | none identified |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | 1 | 87% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POLYSORBATE-60 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| LANETH-15 | 0 | 94% | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | POLYSORBATE-60, MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | PEG-150 STEARATE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GERANIOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | POLYSORBATE-60, PEG-150 STEARATE |
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-35 LANOLIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-150 STEARATE |
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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
| 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 | CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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 system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | CITRONELLOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | GERANIOL |
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) |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | WHITE PETROLATUM | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CETYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRONELLOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-150 STEARATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | STEARETH-20 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-60 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-35 LANOLIN | |
| 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 | GERANIOL |
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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE |
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 | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WHITE PETROLATUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
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 | MINERAL OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | PEG-150 STEARATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GERANIOL, CITRONELLOL, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | STEARETH-20 | |
| 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 | PEG-150 STEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-35 LANOLIN | |
| 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 | STEARETH-20, POLYSORBATE-60, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | WHITE PETROLATUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL, LANETH-15, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, CITRONELLOL |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | MINERAL OIL |
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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL |
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