Redken Clear Moisture Shampoo (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

REDKEN CLEAR MOISTURE SHAMPOO (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Redken by L'Oréal

SCORE

high 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 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, 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: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIMETHICONE, DISTEARYL ETHER, COCAMIDE MIPA, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PPG-5-CETETH-20, GLYCERIN, LAURETH-2, FRAGRANCE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, DMDM HYDANTOIN, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, GLUTAMIC ACID, OLETH-10, DISODIUM COCOAMIDOPROPIONATE, LECITHIN, PHOSPHORIC ACID, APRICOT KERNEL OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN

Directions from packaging: Apply to wet hair, massage into a lather, rinse. In case of contact with eyes, rinse 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
DMDM HYDANTOIN	7	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SODIUM METHYLPARABEN	8	65%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE DISODIUM COCOAMIDOPROPIONATE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
OLETH-10	3	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAURETH-2	3	100%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PPG-5-CETETH-20	3	93%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLUTAMIC ACID	2	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLUCOSAMINE HCL	1	86%	none identified
COCAMIDE MIPA	0	100%	none identified
DISTEARYL ETHER	0	100%	none identified
HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL	0	94%	none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	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 microorganisms show positive mutation results		GLUCOSAMINE HCL
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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, ETHYLPARABEN

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		ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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		LECITHIN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, 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 animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, GLUCOSAMINE HCL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GLUTAMIC ACID

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		GLYCERIN
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN

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		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE

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 moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, OLETH-10, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		ETHYLPARABEN, PHOSPHORIC ACID
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		GLUTAMIC ACID
Known human any toxicant		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN

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		PHOSPHORIC ACID
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 METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, DIMETHICONE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		LECITHIN

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, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		OLETH-10, METHYLPARABEN
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	DMDM HYDANTOIN

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		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PPG-5-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		POLYQUATERNIUM-10
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		OLETH-10
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		SODIUM METHYLPARABEN, OLETH-10, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PHOSPHORIC ACID, PPG-5-CETETH-20, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL
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		BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		LAURETH-2, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLUCOSAMINE HCL, FRAGRANCE, DISTEARYL ETHER, COCAMIDE MIPA

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 moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID

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 biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN, SODIUM METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLUTAMIC ACID