Neutrogena Triple Moisture Dry Scalp Soothing Shampoo || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NEUTROGENA TRIPLE MOISTURE DRY SCALP SOOTHING SHAMPOO

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Neutrogena by Johnson & Johnson

SCORE

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 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: Active Ingredients: Pyrithione Zinc (0.5%) (Purpose: anti-dandruff)Inactive Ingredients: Water, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar Gum), Disodium EDTA, Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis), Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba), Olive Fruit Oil (Olea Europaea), Polyquaternium 7, Amodimethicone, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Apricot Fruit Extract (Prunus Armeniaca), Blackberry Fruit Extract (Rubus Fruticosus), Peppermint Oil (Mentha Piperita), Menthyl Lactate, C12 13 Pareth 23, Propylene Glycol, PEG 10 Sorbitan Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Glycol Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamide MEA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Fragrance

Directions from packaging: Apply to wet hair and massage into scalp. Rinse well. Follow with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Active Soothing Conditioner. For best results, use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens of does not improve after regular use of this product as directed. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.

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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-10 SORBITAN LAURATE	8	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC PYRITHIONE PYRITHIONE ZINC (0.5%) (PURPOSE	5	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDE MEA	2	75%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM	1	79%	none identified
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)	3	73%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLYQUATERNIUM-7	2	93%	Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE	1	90%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL OLIVE FRUIT OIL (OLEA EUROPAEA)	1	88%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE	1	87%	none identified
C12-13 PARETH-23	1	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT APRICOT FRUIT EXTRACT (PRUNUS ARMENIACA)	0	100%	none identified
RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT BLACKBERRY FRUIT EXTRACT (RUBUS FRUTICOSUS)	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE	0	100%	none identified
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL MEADOWFOAM SEED OIL (LIMNANTHES ALBA)	0	100%	none identified
AMODIMETHICONE	0	99%	none identified
MENTHYL LACTATE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE	0	94%	none identified
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL SWEET ALMOND OIL (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS)	0	93%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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		CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

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		PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, POLYSORBATE-20, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC PYRITHIONE

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-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		COCAMIDE MEA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE
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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
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 moderate doses		C12-13 PARETH-23

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		DISODIUM EDTA, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		ETHYLPARABEN

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 gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC PYRITHIONE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		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)
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-13 PARETH-23
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC PYRITHIONE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA

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, POLYSORBATE-20, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		C12-13 PARETH-23, PHENOXYETHANOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		ZINC PYRITHIONE, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA
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)
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-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM CHLORIDE, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCOL DISTEARATE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID

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		ZINC PYRITHIONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-13 PARETH-23
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, C12-13 PARETH-23
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)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		AMODIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-10 SORBITAN LAURATE
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-10 SORBITAN LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, POLYSORBATE-20, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCOL DISTEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), ZINC PYRITHIONE, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL
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		AMODIMETHICONE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, SODIUM BENZOTRIAZOLYL BUTYLPHENOL SULFONATE, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL, MENTHYL LACTATE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE, DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA (GUAR) GUM, CITRIC ACID, C12-13 PARETH-23

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		MICA,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID