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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, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, COCO GLUCOSIDE, MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, MATRICARIA EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, DISODIUM EDTA, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Directions from packaging: Apply a small amount of shampoo to wet hair. Gently massage. Rinse.
| 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-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE | 5 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| BUTYLPARABEN | 6 | 79% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-150 DISTEARATE | 4 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| ETHYLPARABEN | 5 | 80% | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| 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 |
| MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 3 | 94% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DISODIUM 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 |
| COCO-GLUCOSIDE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT MATRICARIA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM COCETH SULFATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLPARABEN |
*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 | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN |
*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-150 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN | |
| 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 |
*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 | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE |
*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) |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ETHYLPARABEN, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | CITRIC ACID, PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL |
*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 | PEG-40 GLYCERYL COCOATE, 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 | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-150 DISTEARATE | |
| 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 | PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | |
| 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 | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, SODIUM COCETH SULFATE, CITRIC ACID, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, FRAGRANCE, MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE, MATRICARIA RECUTITA (GERMAN CAMOMILE) EXTRACT |
*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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
*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, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
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