L'Oréal VIVE for Men Thickening & Grooming Foam (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

L'ORéAL VIVE FOR MEN THICKENING & GROOMING FOAM (2005 FORMULATION)

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

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

75%

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, ISOBUTANE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG 40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, VP/ACRYLATES/LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, TRIACETIN, POLYSILICONE 8, PROPANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDOPROYL BETAINE, POLYSORBATE 20, GLYCERYL LAURATE, 2 OLEAMIDO 1, 3 OCTADECANEDIOL, FRAGRANCE

Directions from packaging: After cleansing with VIVE for Men Daily Thickening Shampoo or 2in1, apply liberally to wet or dry hair, starting at the roots and working evenly through the hair. Style as desired.

Warnings from packaging: Flammable. Avoid fire, flame, smoking and heat (except styling appliances) during application and until hair is fully dry. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not store at temperatures above 120?. Keep from freezing. Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed.

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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
ISOBUTANE	6	79%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (BUTADIENE), Occupational hazards
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE COCAMIDOPROYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
PROPANE	4	77%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, 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
GLYCERYL LAURATE	3	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (GLYCERYL DIESTERS)
TRIACETIN	2	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL	0	100%	none identified
POLYSILICONE-8	0	100%	none identified
VP/ ACRYLATES/ LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TRIACETIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN

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
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		POLYSORBATE-20

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-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL LAURATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		PROPANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		TRIACETIN, PHENOXYETHANOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, METHYLPARABEN

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)
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
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		ISOBUTANE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYSORBATE-20
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPANE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL,
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		TRIACETIN
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
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		TRIACETIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPANE, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTANE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE

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		PROPANE, ISOBUTANE
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 moderate doses		POLYSORBATE-20
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL LAURATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, 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		GLYCERYL LAURATE
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		ISOBUTANE, POLYSORBATE-20, PROPANE
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		TRIACETIN, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL LAURATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYSILICONE-8, VP/ ACRYLATES/ LAURYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, FRAGRANCE, 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL

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 high doses		ISOBUTANE, PROPANE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL

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
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN