Luster's SCurl Comb Thru Texturizer, Regular || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

LUSTER'S SCURL COMB THRU TEXTURIZER, REGULAR

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Luster's by Luster Products

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

76%

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), 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: Deionized Water Aqua, Mineral Oil Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Laneth-15, PEG-75, Lanolin, Deionized Water Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, PEG-5 Ceteth-10 Phosphate, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Glycol Stearate, Fragrance Parfum, Phenolsulfonphthalein, Deionized Water Aqua, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Acetamide MEA, Ceteth-20, Olealkonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Panthenol, Simethicone, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance Parfum, Blue 1 CI 42090, Ext. Violet 2 CI 60730, Water Aqua, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Disodiium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Benzophenone-4, Oleth-20, Fragrance Parfum, Blue 1 CI 42090, Ext. Violet 2 CI 60730, Deionized Water Aqua, Mineral Oil Paraffinum Liquidum, Lanolin, Beeswax Cera Alba, Petrolatum, Sodium Borate, Panthenol Provitamin B5, Tocopherol Vitamin E, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl PABA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance Parfum, Red 33 CI 17200

Warnings from packaging: Read and follow instruction book carefully before usingThis product contains sodium hydroxide (lye)Keep out of reach of childrenFollow direction carefully before using this productImproper use may result in skin and scalp burns, loss of hair, and eye injuryDo not use on bleached, dyed, tinted or damaged hairAvoid the eyes and skin to avoid eye injury and skin irritationExamine scalp for sores and abrasions - If either is present, postpone application until scalp has healedDo not lift dandruff, or pre-shampoo hair before using this productIf relaxer gets into your eyes, rinse immediately and consult a physicianIf relaxer starts irritating skin or scalp, rinse out immediately with warm water using a neutralizing shampooIf irritation persists, consult a physician

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE	5	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETEARETH-20	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75	5	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM BORATE	6	51%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Occupational hazards
PEG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2 VIOLET 2 CI 60730	5	73%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER) ETHYLHEXYL DIMETHYL PABA (Active Ingredient)	6	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA	5	70%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-20	3	84%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C RED 33 RED 33 CI 17200	1	75%	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA DISODIIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE	2	100%	Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE 1 CI 42090	1	83%	none identified
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ACETAMIDE MEA	1	73%	Contamination concerns (ACETAMIDE MEA)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE	1	87%	none identified
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	1	87%	none identified
SORBITAN OLEATE	1	86%	none identified
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE	1	85%	none identified
SIMETHICONE	0	100%	none identified
LANETH-15	0	94%	none identified
BEESWAX	0	93%	none identified
CARBOMER	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		SODIUM BORATE
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PEG-75, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDE DEA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE, FD&C BLUE 1

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		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PEG-75
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SODIUM BORATE

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-75, SODIUM BORATE, PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Color additive approved by FDA for limited uses in cosmetics		D&C RED 33, PEG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDE DEA, CETEARETH-20, ACETAMIDE MEA, TRIETHANOLAMINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SODIUM BORATE, CITRIC ACID, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER)
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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		FD&C BLUE 1, SODIUM BORATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM BORATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, 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)
Associated with immunotoxicity		PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Known human immune system toxicant		LANOLIN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDE DEA

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
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITAN OLEATE, COCAMIDE DEA, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, CETETH-20, MINERAL OIL, PANTHENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, ACETAMIDE MEA
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-20,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLETH-20, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM BORATE, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, GLYCERIN, PEG-75
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Known human any toxicant		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)
Prohibited for use in food		SODIUM BORATE
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM 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		PEG-75, PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, PEG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, LANOLIN, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, COCAMIDE DEA, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEESWAX
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SODIUM BORATE, 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		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PEG-75, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM BORATE, 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 high doses		CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		PEG-75, PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, SORBITAN OLEATE, MINERAL OIL, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, ACETAMIDE MEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA, CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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		CETETH-20, PEG-30 GLYCERYL COCOATE, OLETH-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		OLETH-20
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETETH-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		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, TOCOPHEROL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		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		SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCOL STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, LANOLIN, CETETH-20, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEESWAX
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM HYDROXYMETHYLGLYCINATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SIMETHICONE, PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, PETROLATUM, PEG-5 CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE, PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER), OLEALKONIUM CHLORIDE, MINERAL OIL, LANETH-15, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRIC ACID

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCERIN, MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		SODIUM BORATE

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		CITRIC ACID, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		PADIMATE O (OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA \| PABA ESTER)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CETETH-20