DARK & LOVELY NO-LYE CONDITIONING RELAXER SYSTEM, SUPER (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Dark & Lovely by L'Oréal
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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, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, PANTHENOL, OLETH-20, SILK AMINO ACIDS, FRAGRANCE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS, EXTERNAL D&C VIOLET NO. 2 (CL 60730).
Warnings from packaging: Contains alkali. Follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp irritation, hair loss and eye injury. Do not use on bleached hair or hair that has been permed with any products containing Ammonium Thioglycolate or "natural relaxers" containing metallic salts or Ammonium Bisulfite. Do not use on hair which is breaking, splitting or otherwise damaged. Do not apply to scalp. Do not use if scalp is irritated or injured. If hair has been previously relaxed, apply only to new growth, as described in the directions. If the relaxer causes skin or scalp irritation, rinse out immediately and wash with the shampoo in the kit. If irritation persists or if hair loss occurs, consult a physician. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness. If relaxer gets into eyes, rinse out immediately and consult a physician. Hair is flammable. Keep away from sparks and open flames at all times. Keep out of reach of children.
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| anonymous 32393 | "The ingredients listed here are actually for the Hydra-Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner that comes in the relaxer kit. The ingredients are not for th ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | 7 | 71% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXTERNAL D&C VIOLET NO. 2 (CL 60730) | 5 | 73% | Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| OLETH-20 | 3 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| DIMETHICONE | 2 | 74% | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | 1 | 72% | none identified |
| DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-22 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SILK AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-11 | 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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | EXT D&C VIOLET 2 | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) |
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 | EXT D&C VIOLET 2, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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 | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE |
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) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | DMDM HYDANTOIN, OLETH-20, PANTHENOL | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE |
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 | DIMETHICONE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL |
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 low doses | OLETH-20 | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
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 | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) | |
| 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, PANTHENOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SILK AMINO ACIDS | |
| 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 | DIMETHICONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POLYQUATERNIUM-22, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE |
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