SALLY RELAXER REGULAR (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

SALLY RELAXER REGULAR (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Sally Hansen by Del Laboratories, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

81%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed 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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILE OIL (ANTHEMIS NOBILIS), CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED SILK, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, HEAVY, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, PEG-60 LANOLIN

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-60 LANOLIN	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
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	2	88%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL	1	89%	none identified
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED WAX SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL CHAMOMILE OIL (ANTHEMIS NOBILIS)	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
HYDROLYZED SILK	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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL, POLYSORBATE-60

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		POLYSORBATE-60
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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-60 LANOLIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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 animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) 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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED WAX, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, 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-60 LANOLIN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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		CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, MINERAL OIL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, 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		PEG-60 LANOLIN, 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		PEG-60 LANOLIN, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, POLYSORBATE-60, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED WAX, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, WHITE PETROLATUM, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL, HYDROLYZED SILK, FRAGRANCE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL

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		MINERAL OIL
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED WAX, PROPYLENE GLYCOL