Dark & Lovely Regular Relaxer System (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DARK & LOVELY REGULAR RELAXER SYSTEM (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Dark & Lovely by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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

Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS WATER (AQUA), PETROLATUM, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONION METHOSULFATE, PEG-75 LANOLIN, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, COCAMIDAPROPYL BETAINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE PARFUM, D&C ORANGE #4, SUCCINIC ACID, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, MINERAL OIL PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROGENATED BUTYLENE, ETHYLENE, STYRENE COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE, PROPYLENE, WATER AQUA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURAMIDE DEA, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, CITRIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZAOLINONE, PHENOLSUFONPHTHALEIN, CETYL ALCOHOL, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, POLYQUATERNIUM-32, CHOLESTEROL, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS, D&C NO. 33, METHYLCHLOROSOTHIAZOLINONE, POLYQUATERNIUM 22, POLYQUATERNIUM 11, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, OLETH-20, SILK AMINO ACID, EXTERNAL D&C VIOLET 2

Directions from packaging: Read enclosed directions carefully before use.

Warnings from packaging: Contains alkali. Please follow directions carefully to avoid skin and scalp irritation, hair loss, or 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 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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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
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75 LANOLIN	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2 EXTERNAL D&C VIOLET 2	5	73%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZAOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
D&C ORANGE 4	2	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE COCAMIDAPROPYL 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)
OLETH-20	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
D&C RED 33 D&C NO. 33	1	75%	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
LAURAMIDE DEA	3	70%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
POLYQUATERNIUM-32	2	94%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYQUATERNIUM-7	2	93%	Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
SUCCINIC ACID	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CHOLESTEROL	2	74%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
DENATONIUM BENZOATE	1	90%	none identified
DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE	1	90%	none identified
GUANIDINE CARBONATE	1	89%	none identified
PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN PHENOLSUFONPHTHALEIN	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE BEHENTRIMONION METHOSULFATE	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL, LAURAMIDE DEA
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), D&C RED 33, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUCCINIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, D&C ORANGE 4, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		CHOLESTEROL

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)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHOLESTEROL, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		D&C ORANGE 4

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		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-75 LANOLIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, D&C RED 33, LAURAMIDE DEA, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, 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, DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CITRIC ACID, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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		POLYQUATERNIUM-6
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		DENATONIUM BENZOATE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		SUCCINIC ACID
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		SUCCINIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL

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		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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 bioaccumulative		POLYQUATERNIUM-6, POLYQUATERNIUM-32, PETROLATUM
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		CHOLESTEROL

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		POLYQUATERNIUM-32
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		PETROLATUM
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYQUATERNIUM-6, D&C ORANGE 4, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHOLESTEROL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLETH-20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID, LAURAMIDE DEA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SUCCINIC ACID, PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE

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		PEG-75 LANOLIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SUCCINIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MINERAL OIL, LAURAMIDE DEA, DIMETHICONE, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		POLYQUATERNIUM-6, POLYQUATERNIUM-32, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PETROLATUM

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 high doses		CHOLESTEROL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		CITRIC ACID, MINERAL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LAURAMIDE DEA, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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)
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
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-75 LANOLIN, 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		PEG-75 LANOLIN, OLETH-20, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		OLETH-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		POLYQUATERNIUM-7, POLYQUATERNIUM-11
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		DMDM HYDANTOIN, LAURAMIDE DEA, DIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CHOLESTEROL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SILK AMINO ACIDS, SUCCINIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, POLYQUATERNIUM-32, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, PHENOLSULFONPHTHALEIN, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, HYDROGENATED ETHYLENE/ PROPYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER, HYDROGENATED BUTYLENE/ ETHYLENE/ STYRENE COPOLYMER, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, FRAGRANCE, DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL LAURATE, DENATONIUM BENZOATE, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE

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, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

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		D&C ORANGE 4, 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		CHOLESTEROL, CITRIC ACID