SCORE

7

high hazard (out of 10)

80%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: Herbatint Haircolor Gel: Laureth-5, Propylene Glycol, Water, Peg-2 Oleamine, Ethanolamine, Walnut Extract, Rhubarb Extract, Cinchona Extract, Aloe Extract, Meadowfoam Extract, Birch Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sodium Sulfite, Ascorbic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Resorcinol, M-O-P Aminophenol, 2 Amino 3 Hydroxypyridine, M-P Phenylenediamine, Glycol Developer: Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Etidronic Acid, Wild Marjoram Extract, Thyme Extract, Cinnamon Extract, Rosemary Extract, Lavender Extract, Golden Seal Root Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Simethicone.

Directions from packaging: Please read enclosed directions carefully before applying. Your hair must be dry and unwashed! 1) Using a plastic or a glass container, combine equal and sufficient amounts of Herbatint gel and the Glycol Developer to suit the length and volume of your hair. Replace the caps on the bottles containing unused products, and retain for future use. 2) Using a tinting brush, apply the mixture onto dry unwashed hair. 1st Case: Previously Colored Hair: 3) Apply the mixture to the regrowth area and leave to develop for 30 minutes. 4) Then apply the remainder of the mixture through the rest of the hair arid wait a further 10 minutes, (total processing time: 40 minutes). 2nd Case: Uncolored hair: 3) Apply the mixture through the whole length of the hair starting at the roots. For best coverage use a tinting brush as supplied in a Herbatint application Kit. Discard any unused mixture. 4) Leave to process for 40 minutes. During processing, the color of the product may differ from your target color, this is quite common and doesn't have any effect on the final color. 5) Once processed rinse hair thoroughly until the water runs clear. 6) Shampoo your hair, using preferably a shampoo from the Herbavita range for best results, rinse and towel dry. 7) Apply the Royal Cream Conditioner, leave for 5 minutes, rinse again and style your hair as usual.

Warnings from packaging: This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary patch test, according to accompanying instructions, should be made prior to each application. This product must not be used (or dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows. To do so may cause blindness. Avoid contact with eyes. Should mixture come info contact with your eyes, rinse immediately with cool water. Allergy Test: Wash an area of skin about the size of a dime inside your elbow. Pat dry and apply a few drops of a mixture of HER BATINT color and Glycol Developer. Leave uncovered and undisturbed for 48 hours. Do not use this product if any burning, itching or abnormal reaction occurs in or around the test area.