Youthair Cream (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

YOUTHAIR CREAM (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Youthair by American International Industries

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

71%

data gap

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98% of dandruff/scalp treatments have lower concerns
56% of hair color and bleachings have lower concerns
92% of styling gel/lotions have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, GLYCERIN, LANOLIN, EMULSIFYING WAX N.F., MINERAL OIL, SULFUR, CATEARYL ALCOHOL, LEAD ACETATE, CETEARETH-20, FRAGRANCE, METHYLPARABEN AND PROPYLPARABEN. DIRECTIONS: MASSAGE A LITTLE YOUTHAIR INTO HAIR AND SCALP DAILY UNTIL DESIRED COLOR IS OBTAINED. THEN AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO KEEP COLOR. EXPOSURE OF HAIR TO SUNLIGHT WILL INCREASE THE DARKENING EFFECT. FOR BEST RESULTS DO NOT USE ANY OTHER HAIR DRESSING. SHAMPOO AT LEAST 2-3 TIMES WEEKLY. WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER EACH APPLICATION.

Directions from packaging: Massage a little Youthair into hair and scalp daily until desired color is obtained. Then as often as needed to keep color. Exposure of hair to sunlight will increase the darkening effect. For best results do not use any other hair dressing. Shampoo at least 2-3 times weekly. Wash your hands after each application.

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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
LEAD ACETATE	10	46%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20	5	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
CETEARYL ALCOHOL CATEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
SULFUR	1	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
EMULSIFYING WAX	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		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN
Possible human carcinogen		LEAD 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)
Known human reproductive toxicant		LEAD ACETATE
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		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		CETEARETH-20
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		LEAD ACETATE, LEAD ACETATE, 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 moderate doses		CETEARETH-20
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		LEAD ACETATE

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		GLYCERIN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN

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 immune system toxicity		LEAD ACETATE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, LANOLIN

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		LEAD ACETATE

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)		MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-20
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, SULFUR
Known human respiratory toxicant		LEAD ACETATE, 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

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, LEAD ACETATE

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		MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
Classified as irritant		SULFUR
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CETEARETH-20

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)
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, METHYLPARABEN, LANOLIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SULFUR, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, EMULSIFYING WAX

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		MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses		LEAD ACETATE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN