Back to Basics Ultra Hydrating Shampoo (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BACK TO BASICS ULTRA HYDRATING SHAMPOO (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Back to Basics by Graham Webb International

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

77%

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'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
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, 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: WATER (AQUA), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SHEA BUTTER (BUTYROSPERMIUM PARKII), CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT, WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE) EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, HYDROLIZED SOY PROTEIN, POLYQUATERNIUM 10, MYRISTAMINE OXIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, METHYLCELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE, GUANINE, FD&C YELLOW 5

Directions from packaging: Wet hair. Lather and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. For optimum results, follow with Green Tea Reparative Conditioning Balm.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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)
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
FD&C YELLOW 5	2	82%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRIC ACID	2	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
POLYQUATERNIUM-7	2	93%	Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
MYRISTAMINE OXIDE	0	94%	none identified
LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	0	89%	none identified
GUANINE	1	88%	none identified
METHYLCELLULOSE	1	88%	none identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT WATERCRESS (NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN HYDROLIZED SOY PROTEIN	0	94%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GUANINE, FD&C YELLOW 5, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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		FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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		CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE 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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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)
Known human immune system toxicant		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, FRAGRANCE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PANTHENOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show musculoskeletal effects at very low doses		FD&C YELLOW 5
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CITRIC ACID, METHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA

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
Occupational hazards related to handling		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		CITRIC ACID, FD&C YELLOW 5, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, METHYLCELLULOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL 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)
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, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		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		POLYQUATERNIUM-7, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PANTHENOL, METHYLCELLULOSE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE (WATERCRESS) EXTRACT, MYRISTAMINE OXIDE, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, HYDROLYZED GLYCINE SOJA (SOY) PROTEIN, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, GUANINE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT

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
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

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, CITRIC ACID