Hask Placenta No-Rinse Instant Hair Repair Treatment (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HASK PLACENTA NO-RINSE INSTANT HAIR REPAIR TREATMENT (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Hask Placenta by Alleghany Pharmacal Corp.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

BUY ONLINE/BETTER PRODUCTS

see online retailers

84% of conditioners have lower concerns

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
	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, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS WATER, SD ALCOHOL 40, PLACENTAL PROTEIN, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, LACTIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, STEARAMIDE MEA, POLYSORBATE 80, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, STEARYL IMIDAZOLINE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, FD&C YELLOW #5

Directions from packaging: Shampoo hair, towel dry. Shake vial well. Massage thoroughly into hair and scalp. Do not rinse. Allow to penetrate for 3 minutes then proceed as usual with setting, styling or allow to dry naturally.

Warnings from packaging: Avoid contact with eyes. Keep from reach of children.

User Reviews & Comments

NEW! No reviews or ratings yet. Log in and be the first to leave a comment!

ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PROPYLPARABEN	6	70%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
BUTYLPARABEN	6	65%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
METHYLPARABEN	5	78%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
ETHYLPARABEN	5	76%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
PLACENTAL PROTEIN	5	75%	Restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PROGESTERONE, ESTROGEN, ESTRONE)
LACTIC ACID	4	70%	Restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE	4	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Restrictions & warnings
POLYSORBATE-80	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
STEARAMIDE MEA	2	74%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	None Identified
STEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE STEARYL IMIDAZOLINE	1	87%	None Identified
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		LACTIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		FD&C YELLOW 5, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE,
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		POLYSORBATE-80,
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses		BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, STEARAMIDE MEA, LACTIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		PLACENTAL PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		LACTIC ACID

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		STEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE, POLYSORBATE-80, LACTIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
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*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		PLACENTAL PROTEIN
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE, POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		LACTIC ACID, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Potential risk of infectious disease - Must be free of detectable pathogenic viruses or infectious agents		PLACENTAL PROTEIN
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE
Occupational hazards related to handling		SD ALCOHOL 40

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, FD&C YELLOW 5, LACTIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		BUTYLPARABEN

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		LACTIC ACID
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		STEARYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
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		FRAGRANCE
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, POLYSORBATE-80, PROPYLPARABEN
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40, PLACENTAL PROTEIN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		STEARAMIDE MEA

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
No workplace limits set		LACTIC ACID

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion		BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN