Revlon Realistic No-Lye Relaxer System for Sensitive Scalp with Aloe Vera Regular (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

REVLON REALISTIC NO-LYE RELAXER SYSTEM FOR SENSITIVE SCALP WITH ALOE VERA REGULAR (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Revlon by Revlon Consumer Products Corporation

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, 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 AQUA , PETROLATUM , PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM , CETYL ALCOHOL , CALCIUM HYDROXIDE , PROPYLENE GLYCOL , STEARETH-20 , QUATERNIUM 80 , PEG-60 LANOLIN , ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE , LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE , LAURETH-11 , SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE , GLYCOL STEARATE , STEARIC ACID , AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL , PANTHENOL , METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , WATER AQUA , GUANIDINE CARBONATE , PROPYLENE GLYCOL , XANTHAN GUM , YELLOW 5 CI 19140 , WATER AQUA , AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE , COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE , COCAMIDE DEA , GLYCOL DISTEARATE , PHOSPHORIC ACID , ETHANOLAMINE , HEXYLENE GLYCOL , LAUROYL SARCOSINE , POLYQUATERNIUM-10 , EDTA , PANTHENOL , METHOXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE , POLYQUATERNIUM 22 , TOCOPHERYL ACETATE , LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE , LAURETH-11 , SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE , GLYCOL STEARATE , STEARIC ACID , AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , METHYLPARABEN , PROPYLPARABEN , METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE , METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE , YELLOW 5 CI 19140 , WATER AQUA , SODIUM , TEA-LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN , LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE , LAURETH-11 , SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE , GLYCOL STEARATE , SODIUM LACTATE , STEARIC ACID , AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL , FRAGRANCE PARFUM , PETROLATUM

Warnings from packaging: ? Keep away from children at all times. Use only as directed. Read directions carefully before using. If accidentally swallowed, consult a physician immediately. Wear gloves during use. ? Cream must not touch scalp. Discard any excess mixed product after use. 1. This product contains no lye. Like any relaxer, however, it must be used carefully and in accordance with directions to avoid skin and scalp burns, hair loss and eye injury. 2. Do not use if scalp is irritated or injured. 3. Do not use on bleached hair. Do not use on permanently colored hair which is breaking, splitting or otherwise damaged. For hair that has been permanently colored and shows no signs of damage, follow directions under timing chart for Color-Treated Porous Hair. 4. If you have previously relaxed your hair, relax only the new growth as described in the New Growth/Touch-Up section. 5. If the relaxer causes skin or scalp irritation, rinse out immediately and wash with shampoo included in your kit. If irritation persists or if hair loss occurs, consult a physician. 6. If the relaxer gets into eyes, rinse immediately and consult a physician. 7. Do not use on permanently waved or curly permed hair until it has grown out. 8. Contains alkali. Avoid contact with eyes. Can cause blindness.

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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
ETHANOLAMINE	5	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PEG-60 LANOLIN	4	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	6	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity
COCAMIDE DEA	6	61%	Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAURETH-11	5	85%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
HEXYLENE GLYCOL	4	67%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
MINERAL OIL PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM	2	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM LACTATE	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SODIUM	4	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
EDTA	3	78%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PETROLATUM	2	94%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE	1	83%	Occupational hazards
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
LAUROYL SARCOSINE	0	94%	none identified
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GUANIDINE CARBONATE	1	89%	none identified
LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
STEARETH-20	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOL STEARATE	1	87%	none identified
AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE	0	100%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-22	0	100%	none identified
QUATERNIUM-80	0	100%	none identified
TEA LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN	0	100%	none identified
COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		MINERAL OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		LAURETH-11, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SODIUM LACTATE
Cancer - limited evidence		COCAMIDE DEA
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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		PEG-60 LANOLIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LACTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, ETHANOLAMINE, COCAMIDE DEA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		SODIUM LACTATE

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
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		HEXYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		SODIUM LACTATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE, EDTA, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		LAURETH-11
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		SODIUM LACTATE
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, 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
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOLAMINE
Known human immune system toxicant		SODIUM, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDE DEA

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		PETROLATUM, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDE DEA, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-11
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity		PHOSPHORIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-60 LANOLIN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PANTHENOL, MINERAL OIL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARETH-20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		EDTA
Possible human immune system toxicant		METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		ETHANOLAMINE

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		SODIUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE
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		PEG-60 LANOLIN, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LACTATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL
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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, COCAMIDE DEA, ETHANOLAMINE, METHYLPARABEN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		LAURETH-11, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, EDTA
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, 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 high doses		LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		MINERAL OIL, GLYCOL STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		LAURETH-11, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, COCAMIDE DEA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID, ETHANOLAMINE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, EDTA, 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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		STEARETH-20, PEG-60 LANOLIN, 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		STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-60 LANOLIN, STEARETH-20, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, METHYLPARABEN, PANTHENOL, GLYCOL STEARATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		XANTHAN GUM, LAURETH-11
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		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TEA LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, SODIUM, QUATERNIUM-80, POLYQUATERNIUM-22, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PETROLATUM, MINERAL OIL, METHOXYPROPYL GLUCONAMIDE, LAURYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE, LAUROYL SARCOSINE, GUANIDINE CARBONATE, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

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		ETHANOLAMINE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, MINERAL OIL

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 moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, LAURETH-11
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SODIUM, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN