Ogilvie Home Perm (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

OGILVIE HOME PERM (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Ogilvie by Playtex Products, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

78%

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, Endocrine disruption, 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, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: INGREDIENTS WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-18, CETYL ALCOHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, FRAGRANCE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, WATER, AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, POTASSIUM OLEATE, LANOLIN, GLYCOL, LANOLIN OIL, LAURETH-23, WATER, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, QUATERNIUM-52, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETETH-20, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, WATER, SD ALCOHOL 40, VA/CROTONATES COPOLYMER, PANTHENOL, PEG-20, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZOPHENONE-4, OLETH-20, BLUE 1, RED 33

Directions from packaging: + Read enclosed instructions carefully before using this product. + Follow these easy steps to get the results you want. We recommend for: + Soft Body & Waves + Large benders or rods on longer & medium-length hair. About 20-30 large benders or rods (7/16 or 9/16 inch). + Medium Wave & Curl + Medium benders or rods on medium & shorter hair. About 20-30 medium benders or rods (5/16 inch). + Mostly Curls + Small benders or rods on medium & shorter hair. Use about 20-30 small benders or rods (1/4 inch). (Use a few smaller benders or rods where your hair is shorter for more curls in these areas). + Note: Perm rods are sold separately and sizes may vary according to manufacturer.

Warnings from packaging: Keep out of reach of children. May be harmful if swallowed. If ingested, immediately drink several glasses of water to dilute the material. Do not induce vomiting. Contact physician or poison control center immediately. Avoid getting Curling Lotion in eyes. If it does, immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water, remove any contact lenses, and continue to flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-20	5	69%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-12 DISTEARATE	4	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	6	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
LAURETH-23	5	83%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
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)
ETHYLENE GLYCOL	5	74%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHOXYETHANOL, METHOXYETHANOL), Occupational hazards
AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE	5	61%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
OLETH-20	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
CETETH-20	3	84%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C RED 33	1	75%	none identified
MINERAL OIL	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
LANOLIN	4	71%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	2	88%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
POTASSIUM OLEATE	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYQUATERNIUM-6	2	87%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	2	81%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM PHOSPHATE	1	86%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-18	1	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE	1	85%	none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-52	0	100%	none identified
PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER	0	94%	none identified
LANOLIN OIL	0	93%	none identified
VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER	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		STEARYL ALCOHOL, MINERAL OIL
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LAURETH-23, D&C RED 33, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PEG-20, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, FD&C BLUE 1

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ETHYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		PEG-20
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40

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)
Recommendation to minimize use in cosmetics - Hairdressers should avoid or minimize consumer skin exposure		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		PEG-20, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics	product not intended as hair dye/bleach	HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells demonstrate neurotoxicity		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, QUATERNIUM-18, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, LAURETH-23
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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)
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN

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		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, LANOLIN, FRAGRANCE

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		PEG-20, POLYQUATERNIUM-6
Not suspected to be persistent		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, PHOSPHORIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent		QUATERNIUM-18, LAURETH-23, CETYL ALCOHOL

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)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL, CETETH-20, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show sense effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		QUATERNIUM-18,
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLETH-20, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-12 DISTEARATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-23, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at very low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, PEG-20
Known human respiratory toxicant		ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human any toxicant		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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		SD ALCOHOL 40, PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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		POTASSIUM OLEATE, PEG-20, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, MINERAL OIL, LAURETH-23, LANOLIN, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		POTASSIUM OLEATE, SD ALCOHOL 40, 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		CETYL ALCOHOL, LAURETH-23, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, QUATERNIUM-18, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PEG-20, PHOSPHORIC ACID
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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		AMMONIUM THIOGLYCOLATE, CETETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		PEG-20, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, QUATERNIUM-18, MINERAL OIL, ETHYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-20, POTASSIUM OLEATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Classified as irritant		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	LAURETH-23, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL

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)
Insufficient data to determine safety		SD ALCOHOL 40
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		CETETH-20, OLETH-20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, LAURETH-23, CETETH-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		VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		VA/ CROTONATES COPOLYMER
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		OLETH-20, STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE, PEG-12 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-23, QUATERNIUM-18, LANOLIN OIL, PANTHENOL, LANOLIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, QUATERNIUM-52, PEG-20, POTASSIUM OLEATE
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		CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETETH-20
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, MINERAL OIL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POLYQUATERNIUM-6, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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 low doses		HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		MINERAL OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID,
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		ETHYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		CETETH-20, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		LAURETH-23