BACK TO BASICS GREEN TEA NORMALIZING SHAMPOO (2006 FORMULATION)
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Back to Basics by Graham Webb International
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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, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, LAURAMIDE DEA, WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE, SHEA BUTTER (BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII), CONEFLOWER EXTRACT (ECHINACEA PURPUREA), PANTHENOL, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT, PEG 7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG 120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, ISOCETETH 20, PVP/PA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, D&C GREEN 5 (CI 61570), F&D YELLOW 5 (CI 19140), FRAGRANCE (PARFUM)
Directions from packaging: Wet hair. Lather and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. For optimum results, follow with Green Tea Normalizing Conditioner.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| FRAGRANCE | 8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |
| PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | 4 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| 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) |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | 5 | 63% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 88% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ISOCETETH-20 | 3 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 F&D YELLOW 5 | 2 | 82% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| LAURAMIDE DEA | 3 | 70% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-7 | 2 | 93% | Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE) |
| PANTHENOL | 2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | 2 | 81% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| D&C GREEN 5 | 1 | 91% | none identified |
| VP/ VA COPOLYMER PVP/PA COPOLYMER | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE | 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
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 | ETHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| 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, GLYCERIN |
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 | LAURAMIDE DEA, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| 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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE |
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) | VP/ VA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C GREEN 5 | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show blood effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE | |
| One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses | FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, ETHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | 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) |
| 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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN, D&C GREEN 5 | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| 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 | PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOCETETH-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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, PANTHENOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| 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 | ETHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VP/ VA COPOLYMER, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, ISOCETETH-20, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT |
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 moderate doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | LAURAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | D&C GREEN 5, GLYCERIN |
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