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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: DEIONIZER TREATMENT SHAMPOO: DEIONIZED WATER, BIO-FERM HERBAL COMPLEX (INCLUDING JOJOBA, SAPONARIA, YUCCA, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, COMFREY, ARNICA, JUNIPER & HORSETAIL), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, COCOBETAINE, COCAMIDE DEA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, WHEAT PROTEIN & AMINO ACIDS, DL-PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B-5), ALLANTOIN, JOJOBA OIL, VEGETABLE COLOR, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FOUR FLOWERS FRAGRANCE. ENERGIZER HAIR FOLLICLE STIMULATOR: DEIONIZED WATER, BIO-FERM HERBAL COMPLEX (INCLUDING JOJOBA, SAPONARIA, YUCCA, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, COMFREY, ARNICA, JUNIPER & HORSETAIL), WHEAT PROTEIN & AMINO ACIDS, DEXPANTHENOL (VITAMIN B-5), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FOUR FLOWERS FRAGRANCE. ENERGIZER HAIR THICKENING SERUM: DEIONIZED WATER, BIO-FERM HERBAL COMPLEX (INCLUDING JOJOBA, SAPONARIA, YUCCA, ROSEMARY, CHAMOMILE, COMFREY, ARNICA, JUNIPER & HORSETAIL), WHEATPROTEINS, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, PVP/VA, WHEAT AMINO ACIDS, DL-PANTHENOL (VITAMIN B-5), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, FOUR FLOWERS FRAGRANCE. PURE JOJOBA OIL: 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL.
Directions from packaging: Kit include: 4 oz. Energizer Treatment Shampoo 1 oz. Energizer Hair Thickening Serum 4 oz. Hair Follicle Stimulator 5 ml. Pure Jojoba Oil Energizer Treatment Shampoo Energizer treatment shampoo is super concentrated so only apply a small amount to dampened hair. Massage lather into hair and scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat for maximum results. To complete treatment, mix small amount of energizer shampoo with 2-3 drops of jojoba oil into creamy lotion. Massage into slightly damp hair and scalp. Dry and style as usual. Use daily for best results.Energizer Hair Thickening Serum: Put 2-3 drops into palm and rub hands together, then apply to clean, slightly damp hair. Comb or massage into hair. Allow Serum to absorb for 15 seconds, then style as ususal. Blow dry for added volume. Hair Follicle Stimulator: Towel dry after shampooing. Spray energizer stimulator on hair and scalp with special attention to the scalp in thinning areas. Style as usual. Use energizer stimulator between shampoos to add extra volume and body to your hair! Pure Jojoba Oil Place jojoba oil tube under hot running tap water or in a cup of hot water. Dampen hair. Apply hot oil to hair and scalp. Leave in for 60-90 seconds.Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Dry and style as usual. For short/medium hair, use 1/2 tub and reseal. For long hair, use entire tube. No conditioner required. Use weekly.
| 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 |
| COCAMIDE DEA | 6 | 61% | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 5 | 71% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| UNSPECIFIED COLOR VEGETABLE COLOR | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| UNSPECIFIED HERBS BIO-FERM HERBAL COMPLEX | 4 | 100% | Miscellaneous |
| 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) |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | 4 | 60% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | 3 | 80% | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption |
| ARNICA MONTANA | 2 | 90% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | 1 | 95% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| COCO-BETAINE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| VP/ VA COPOLYMER PVP/VA | 1 | 89% | none identified |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL JOJOBA OIL | 1 | 87% | none identified |
| TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN WHEATPROTEINS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WHEAT PROTEIN AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| YUCCA L. (YUCCA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| WHEAT AMINO ACIDS | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SAPONARIA | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HORSETAIL (EQUISETUM ARVENSE) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ROSEMARY | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ALLANTOIN | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER (DEIONIZED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
*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 | PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | COCAMIDE DEA |
*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, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | COCAMIDE DEA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN |
*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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), METHYLPARABEN | |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE |
*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, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN |
*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 skin toxicant - strong evidence | ARNICA MONTANA, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDE DEA |
*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) | VP/ VA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, COCAMIDE DEA | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) |
*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 | UNSPECIFIED HERBS, UNSPECIFIED COLOR, FRAGRANCE |
*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 | ROSEMARY, JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDE DEA, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) |
*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) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
*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 | GLYCERIN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
*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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HORSETAIL (EQUISETUM ARVENSE), ROSEMARY | |
| 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 | ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), METHYLPARABEN, POLYQUATERNIUM-10 | |
| 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 | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SAPONARIA, WHEAT AMINO ACIDS, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY), JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS (JUNIPER), ARNICA MONTANA, YUCCA L. (YUCCA), WHEAT PROTEIN AMINO ACIDS, VP/ VA COPOLYMER, UNSPECIFIED HERBS, UNSPECIFIED COLOR, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, COCO-BETAINE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE), ALLANTOIN |
*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 |
*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, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN |
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