Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Nutri-Browns Lightening Color Cream, Cool Brown B1 || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GARNIER NUTRISSE NOURISHING NUTRI-BROWNS LIGHTENING COLOR CREAM, COOL BROWN B1

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Garnier by L'Oréal

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

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 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 Aqua, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Ceteareth-30, Glycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Stannate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleth-30, Lauric Acid, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-6, Ethanolamine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Fragrance Parfum, Pentasodium Pentetate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Carbomer, P-Phenylenediamine, Resorcinol, Ascorbic Acid, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Grape Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera, Hydroxypropyl Bis-N-Hydroxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamin, M-Aminophenol, 2-4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil Paraffinum Liquidum, Grape Seed Oil Vitis Vinifera, Fragrance Parfum, Water Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Amodimethicone, Fragrance Parfum, Methylparaben, Avocado Oil Persea Gratissima, Trideceth-12, Citric Acid, Linalool, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cetrimonium Chloride.

Directions from packaging: Read and follow the insert.

Warnings from packaging: Haircolor products can cause an allergic reaction which, in certain rare cases, can be severe. Therefore, you must follow these precautions. Do not use if: you have already had a reaction to a haircolor product you have a sensitive, itchy or damaged scalp If you have tattoo, the risk of an allergic reaction may be increased. Perform a skin allergy test 48 hours before each use of this product - see insert. Remember to buy your product 2 days ahead of time. Avoid contact of this product with eyes and skin. If product gets into eyes, rinse immediately. Wear gloves provided in kit. Thoroughly rinse hair after application. Do not use over compound henna or progressive color. Do not use on relaxed hair. Wait at least 14 days after bleaching or perming before coloring. Keep product out of reach of children. Do not apply on children. This product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary test according to accompanying directions should first be made. This product must not be used for dyeing eyelashes or eyebrows; to do so may cause blindness.

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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
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE	10	52%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
RESORCINOL	10	52%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-30	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHANOLAMINE	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
SODIUM METABISULFITE	6	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	3	65%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
M-AMINOPHENOL	6	65%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE	4	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLETH-30	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE CI 77891	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
LAURETH-12	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	3	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LAURIC ACID	1	74%	Neurotoxicity
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	0	94%	none identified
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
SODIUM STANNATE	1	88%	Occupational hazards
TRIDECETH-12	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL AVOCADO OIL PERSEA GRATISSIMA	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL	1	75%	Cancer
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE	0	74%	none identified
DECETH-3	0	100%	none identified
HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL BIS HCL HYDROXYPROPYL BIS-N-HYDROXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMIN	0	100%	none identified
SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE	0	100%	none identified
TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA	0	100%	none identified
AMODIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL GRAPE SEED OIL VITIS VINIFERA	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LINALOOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM METABISULFITE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ETHANOLAMINE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Cancer - limited evidence		M-AMINOPHENOL, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		LAURIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LIMONENE

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		SODIUM METABISULFITE, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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 - any		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL, CETEARETH-30, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL, M-AMINOPHENOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, M-AMINOPHENOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association)		LIMONENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, RESORCINOL
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Unsafe in products left on skin and not rinsed off	products that are intended to be left on the skin	ETHANOLAMINE

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		ETHANOLAMINE, LINALOOL, M-AMINOPHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, RESORCINOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, HEXYL CINNAMAL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		LAURIC ACID, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CETEARETH-30
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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		RESORCINOL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN

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)
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, ETHANOLAMINE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Known human immune system toxicant		SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, LIMONENE, FRAGRANCE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM METABISULFITE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent		TRIDECETH-12

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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIDECETH-12, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, MINERAL OIL, LAURIC ACID, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-30, OLETH-30, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		RESORCINOL, TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human immune system toxicant		SODIUM METABISULFITE, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
Known human respiratory toxicant		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, METHYLPARABEN

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 METABISULFITE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, LIMONENE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MINERAL OIL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, LAURIC ACID, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOLAMINE, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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		TRIDECETH-12, POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, RESORCINOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM METABISULFITE
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		M-AMINOPHENOL, LIMONENE, AMMONIUM 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		TRIDECETH-12, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), MINERAL OIL, M-AMINOPHENOL, LAURIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-30, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-30
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, ETHANOLAMINE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, LIMONENE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CETYL ESTERS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, OLETH-30
Insufficient data to determine safety		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, AMODIMETHICONE, OLETH-30
Insufficient data to determine safety		M-AMINOPHENOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
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		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, OLETH-30, SODIUM METABISULFITE, RESORCINOL, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		M-AMINOPHENOL
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		LAURIC ACID, DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, M-AMINOPHENOL, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, CETYL ESTERS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), AMODIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TRIDECETH-12, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TRIDECETH-2 CARBOXAMIDE MEA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM STANNATE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, MINERAL OIL, LINALOOL, LAURETH-12, HYDROXYPROPYL BIS HCL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HEXADIMETHRINE CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, DECETH-3, CITRIC ACID, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXYETHANOL HCL

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		ETHANOLAMINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, M-AMINOPHENOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		SODIUM METABISULFITE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		SODIUM STANNATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		RESORCINOL

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
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM METABISULFITE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL