Gentletreatment No-Lye Conditioning Creme Relaxer for Fine or Normal Hair, Regular || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GENTLETREATMENT NO-LYE CONDITIONING CREME RELAXER FOR FINE OR NORMAL HAIR, REGULAR

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: gentletreatment by Johnson Products

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

82%

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, 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

Ingredients from packaging: No-Lye Conditioning Creme Relaxer: Water (Aqua), Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Calcium Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, PEG-75 Lanolin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylparaben Glycol, Polyquaternium-6, Quaternium-18 Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Fragrance (Parfum). No-Lye Liquid Activator: Water (Aqua), Guanidine Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sorbitol, Denatonium, Benzoate. Neutralizing Shampoo with Color Alert: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DEA, Lauramide DEA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate-20, Fragrance (Parfum), Polyquaternium-7, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenolsulfonphtalein. Leave In Conditioner & Setting Styling Lotion: Water (Aqua), Polyquaternium-7, Oleth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), Silk Amino Acids (Protein), Rose Extract, Chamomile Extract, Geranium Extract, Rosemary Extract, Clary Extract, Sage Extract, Jasmine Extract, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Red No. 40 (CI 16035).

Warnings from packaging: Follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp burns, hair breakage, or eye injury. Do not use if scalp is irritated or injured. Do not apply to scalp. Do not use on bleached hair or hair that has been permed with ammonium thioglycolate (curl perm) or ammonium bisulfite. Do not use on permanently colored hair or hair which is breaking, splitting or otherwise damaged. If hair has been previously relaxed, apply only to new growth as described in the directions. If relaxer causes skin or scalp irritation, rinse out immediately, and wash with the shampoo in the kit. If irritation persists or if hair breakage occurs, consult a physician. If relaxer gets into eyes, rinse immediately, and consult a physician. Hair is flammable. Keep away from sparks and open flame at all times. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-75 LANOLIN	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
OLETH-20	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LITHIUM HYDROXIDE	4	86%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL PROPYLPARABEN GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
LAURAMIDE DEA	3	70%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7	2	93%	Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT SAGE EXTRACT	1	95%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
DENATONIUM BENZOATE	1	90%	none identified
BENZILIC ACID BENZOATE	1	89%	none identified
GUANIDINE CARBONATE	1	89%	none identified
PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN PHENOLSULFONPHTALEIN	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	1	85%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
FD&C RED 40 RED NO 40 (CI 16035)	1	84%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE	0	74%	none identified
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE	0	100%	none identified
PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT ROSEMARY EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) EXTRACT CLARY EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ROSE EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SILK AMINO ACIDS	0	100%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE	0	99%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	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		MINERAL OIL, LAURAMIDE DEA
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, SORBITOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C RED 40, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Cancer - limited evidence		COCAMIDE DEA

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-20, FD&C RED 40
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		LITHIUM HYDROXIDE

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 - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-75 LANOLIN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LAURAMIDE DEA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE DEA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics when combined with certain other ingredients		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
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		DENATONIUM BENZOATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		LITHIUM 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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT

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		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, COCAMIDE DEA

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PETROLATUM

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		PETROLATUM, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C RED 40, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, COCAMIDE DEA, SORBITOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PANTHENOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLETH-20, CITRIC ACID, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, BENZILIC ACID, LAURAMIDE DEA, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-75 LANOLIN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show liver effects at low doses		LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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		PEG-75 LANOLIN, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, LAURAMIDE DEA, FD&C RED 40, COCAMIDE DEA, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL

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		POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PETROLATUM
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

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		POLYSORBATE-20, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-20, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LAURAMIDE DEA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE CARBONATE

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-20, PEG-75 LANOLIN
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
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-75 LANOLIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, LAURAMIDE DEA, PANTHENOL, OLETH-20, QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SILK AMINO ACIDS, 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		AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ROSE EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SALVIA SCLAREA (CLARY SAGE) EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, PETROLATUM, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (GERANIUM) EXTRACT, MINERAL OIL, LITHIUM HYDROXIDE, JASMINUM OFFICINALE (JASMINE) EXTRACT, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, FRAGRANCE, BENZILIC ACID, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

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		LITHIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		CALCIUM 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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		LAURAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL