Clairol Herbal Essences Shampoo, Anti-Dandruff (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLAIROL HERBAL ESSENCES SHAMPOO, ANTI-DANDRUFF (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Clairol by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

77%

data gap

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94% of dandruff/scalp treatments have lower concerns
94% of shampoos have lower concerns

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, 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: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: SALICYLIC ACID INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDE MEA, FEVERFEW EXTRACT ((CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM)), MULLBERRY ROOT EXTRACT ((MORUS ALBA)), ORRIS EXTRACT ((IRIS FLORENTINA)), POLYSORBATE 85, SODIUM CITRATE, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG-5 LINOLEAMINIUM CHLORIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, EXT D&C VIOLET 2, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C GREEN 3

Directions from packaging: Use at least twice a week or as directed by a doctor. Apply to wet hair and massage onto scalp. Rinse thoroughly. For maximum effect, leave on for 1-3 minutes and use every day. For best results, use with Herbal Essences Dry Scalp Conditioner and finish with Herbal Essences Styling Products.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If condition worsens or does not improve after regular use of this product as directed, consult a doctor. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

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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
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG-5 LINOLEAMINIUM CHLORIDE	6	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
EXT D&C VIOLET 2	6	73%	Cancer, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCAMIDOPROPYL 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)
COCAMIDE MEA	2	75%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
FD&C GREEN 3	1	73%	none identified
FD&C YELLOW 6	1	70%	none identified
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
POLYSORBATE-85	1	93%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE	1	88%	none identified
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) EXTRACT FEVERFEW EXTRACT ((CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM))	0	100%	none identified
MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) ROOT EXTRACT MULLBERRY ROOT EXTRACT ((MORUS ALBA))	0	100%	none identified
ORRIS EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	0	94%	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C GREEN 3

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 system effects at high doses		FD&C YELLOW 6, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SALICYLIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		COCAMIDE MEA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		SALICYLIC ACID, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	EXT D&C VIOLET 2
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
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		FD&C YELLOW 6
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		EXT D&C VIOLET 2, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, FRAGRANCE, 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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID

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 gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C YELLOW 6, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
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)
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		SODIUM CITRATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SALICYLIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C YELLOW 6, FD&C GREEN 3, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID

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		SALICYLIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-85
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-85, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, SODIUM CITRATE
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		HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ORRIS EXTRACT, MORUS NIGRA (BLACK MULBERRY) ROOT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM (FEVERFEW) EXTRACT, DIHYDROXYPROPYL PEG 5 LINOLEAMMONIUM CHLORIDE

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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