Garnier Fructis Style Shake Effect Liqui-Gel Extra Strong || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

GARNIER FRUCTIS STYLE SHAKE EFFECT LIQUI-GEL EXTRA STRONG

last updated: 04/03/08 brand: Garnier by L'Oréal

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

73%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

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

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER; PVP; DMDM HYDANTOIN; IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE; PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL; PEG-192 APRICOT KERNEL GLYCERIDES; PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES; AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL; POLYACRYLATE-3; PROPYLENE GLYCOL; CITRUS MEDICA LIMONIUM (LEMON) EXTRACT; FRAGRANCE.

Directions from packaging: Shake bottle. Spray generously all over dry or damp hair and style. For best results use the Garnier Fructis System of shampoos and conditioners. Shake Effect Styles: 'The Messed-Up': Spray generously all over on dry hair. Shake and tousle hair with your hands for a long-lasting messy style. 'The Tex FX': Spray all over dry hair, including the ends. With fingers, sculpt and define each strand for styles with texture and definition. Finish any Shake Effect style with Garnier Fructis Style Hairspray for long-lasting hold.

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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-192 APRICOT KERNEL GLYCERIDES	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
PVP	1	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT CITRUS MEDICA LIMONIUM (LEMON) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
POLYACRYLATE-3	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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		PVP

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-192 APRICOT KERNEL GLYCERIDES, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN

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		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		PVP

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 any toxicant - strong evidence		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN

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, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PVP, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-192 APRICOT KERNEL GLYCERIDES, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PVP
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		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		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, 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		PVP
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		FRAGRANCE, PEG-192 APRICOT KERNEL GLYCERIDES, PEG-70 MANGO GLYCERIDES, POLYACRYLATE-3
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
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) EXTRACT

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