Rene Furterer Astera No Rinse Soothing Serum || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

RENE FURTERER ASTERA NO RINSE SOOTHING SERUM

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Rene Furterer by Pierre Fabre Group

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

78%

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, 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), SD Alcohol 39C (Alcohol Denat.), Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycine, Amyl Cinnamal, BHT, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, C13 14 Isoparaffin, Coumarin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Glycine Soja Sterols (Soybean), Glycolipids, Green 3 (CI 42053), Hexyl Cinnamal, Laureth 7, Limonene, Linalool, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Mentha Piperita Oil (Peppermint), Menthol, Niacinamide, Oleic acid, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Piroctone Olamine, Polyacrylamide, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Yellow 10 (CI 47005)

Directions from packaging: After shampooing, apply ASTERA No rinse soothing serum once to twice a week, all over a damp and clean scalp, working section by section. Do not rinse. Rinse in case of contact with eyes.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
COUMARIN	7	46%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LILIAL BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL	5	64%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BHT	6	61%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
GERANIOL	6	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LIMONENE	6	56%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LINALOOL	5	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
SD ALCOHOL 39C	4	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C GREEN 3 GREEN 3 (CI 42053)	1	73%	none identified
HEXYL CINNAMAL	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAURETH-7	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
MENTHOL	2	85%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
D&C YELLOW 10 YELLOW 10 (CI 47005)	1	73%	none identified
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL MENTHA PIPERITA OIL (PEPPERMINT)	3	73%	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (LIMONENE, MENTHOL, MENTHONE)
POLYACRYLAMIDE	3	71%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
OLEIC ACID	1	82%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
NIACINAMIDE	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LINOLENIC ACID	1	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN	1	93%	none identified
LINOLEIC ACID	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SQUALANE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT ECHINACEA PURPUREA EXTRACT	1	90%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOJA OIL (SOYBEAN)	1	88%	none identified
PIROCTONE OLAMINE	1	85%	none identified
GLYCINE	1	79%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS GLYCINE SOJA STEROLS (SOYBEAN)	0	100%	none identified
GLYCOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS	0	100%	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		LINALOOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OLEIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, MENTHOL, GLYCINE, GERANIOL
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 39C
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C GREEN 3, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, BHT

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		PIROCTONE OLAMINE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		LIMONENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BHT, LILIAL, COUMARIN

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		MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		LILIAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE, LINALOOL, LIMONENE

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		HEXYL CINNAMAL, NIACINAMIDE
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		POLYACRYLAMIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		MENTHOL, OLEIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCINE, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GERANIOL, LINALOOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		BHT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		LILIAL, COUMARIN
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		LILIAL
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCINE, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		NIACINAMIDE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BHT

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
Possible human immune system toxicant		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL
Known human immune system toxicant		COUMARIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		LILIAL
Known human immune system toxicant		GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, BHT, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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 persistent		LINOLENIC ACID
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		POLYACRYLAMIDE

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LIMONENE, GLYCINE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, LINALOOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, PANTHENOL, PIROCTONE OLAMINE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		LINOLENIC ACID
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYACRYLAMIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		D&C YELLOW 10
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, OLEIC ACID, MENTHOL, LINOLEIC ACID,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		GERANIOL, COUMARIN, BHT
One or more animal studies show liver effects at very low doses		NIACINAMIDE

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		LIMONENE, SD ALCOHOL 39C
Prohibited for use in food		COUMARIN
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, MENTHOL, NIACINAMIDE, OLEIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL, LINOLEIC ACID, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCINE, GERANIOL, FD&C GREEN 3, LIMONENE, BHT, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		MENTHOL, SD ALCOHOL 39C, 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		POLYACRYLAMIDE, LINOLENIC ACID
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 39C, LIMONENE

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		LINOLEIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MENTHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		SQUALANE, OLEIC ACID, LILIAL, BHT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE
Classified as irritant		LIMONENE

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYACRYLAMIDE
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SD ALCOHOL 39C, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, OLEIC ACID, BHT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS, SQUALANE, PIROCTONE OLAMINE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, MENTHOL, LINOLENIC ACID, LINOLEIC ACID, LINALOOL, LAURETH-7, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCOLIPIDS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCINE, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LILIAL, AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

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		BHT

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		COUMARIN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCINE, POLYACRYLAMIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		NIACINAMIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BHT