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Product score: 05

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Tonik Conditioning Hair and Scalp Potion, Fragrance Free

Tonik Conditioning Hair and Scalp Potion, Fragrance Free

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CATEGORY

Hair Treatment/Serum

BRAND

Tonik

DATA LAST UPDATED

August 2023

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • MODERATE
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • HIGH
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient scores

Ingredients are scored based on their formulation and concentration in this product. Click on an ingredient for more information.

Ingredient score: 01
MUSA PARADISICA (BANANA) FRUIT JUICE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
ETHANOL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antifoaming agent, antimicrobial agent, cosmetic astringent, fragrance ingredient, solvent;viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Enhanced skin absorption
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BILBERRY) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, refreshing, skin conditioning, tonic, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 04
SALICYLIC ACID
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) antidandruff, hair conditioning, keratolytic, masking, preservative, skin conditioning, antiacne agent, antidandruff agent, corn/callus/wart remover, denaturant, exfoliant;fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Endocrine disruption (moderate)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) drug astringent - skin protectant drugs, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
GLYCERIN
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) denaturant, humectant, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, oral care agent;oral health care drug, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 03
MENTHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) denaturant, masking, refreshing, soothing, external analgesic, flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, oral health caredrug
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
OCIMUM SANCTUM LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) ROOT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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Ingredient score: 01
EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
ULMUS FULVA (SLIPPERY ELM) BARK EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) moisturising, not reported
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Ingredient score: 01
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 02
ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW)
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient
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Ingredient score: 01
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, soothing, cosmetic astringent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning
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Ingredient score: 01
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, lytic agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 04
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) antidandruff, soothing, not reported
CONCERNS • Cancer (moderate)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (high)
• Contamination concerns (PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS)
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Ingredient score: 02
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, emollient, humectant, masking, oral care, skin conditioning, skin protecting, tonic, uv absorber, fragrance ingredient, oral care agent, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
• Use restrictions (low)
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Ingredient score: 02
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent, emollient, humectant, masking, oral care, skin conditioning, skin protecting, tonic, uv absorber, fragrance ingredient, oral care agent, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
• Use restrictions (low)
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Ingredient score: 02
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Endocrine disruption (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 04
CEDRUS ATLANTICA (ATLAS CEDAR) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
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Ingredient score: 04
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) antioxidant, perfuming, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Enhanced skin absorption
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
CAPRYLIC ACID
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) cleansing, emulsifying, masking, perfuming, surfactant, fragrance ingredient, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of caprylic acid.
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ORIGANUM MAJORANA (SWEET MARJORAM) LEAF EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRYLATE
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 02
DECYL GLUCOSIDE
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) cleansing, emulsion stabilising, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
• Use restrictions (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
DIGLYCERIN
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) humectant, skin conditioning, solvent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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Ingredient score: 01
XANTHAN GUM
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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Ingredients from packaging:

*MUSA SAPIENTUM (BANANA) FRUIT JUICE, ALCOHOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), *VACCINIUM MYRTILLUS (BLUEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, *HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER, GLYCERIN, MENTHOL (MENTHOL CRYSTALS), *OCIMUM SANCTUM (HOLY BASIL) LEAF EXTRACT, *ARCTIUM LAPPA (BURDOCK) ROOT EXTRACT, EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT, *ULMUS FULVA (SLIPPERY ELM) BARK EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, *CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (YARROW), *LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, *HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, *SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA (SKULL CAP) EXTRACT, *SERENOA REPENS (SAW PALMETTO) BERRY EXTRACT, *SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT, *CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, *CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, *LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER ESSENTIAL OIL, CEDRUS ATLANTICA (CEDARWOOD ATLAS) ESSENTIAL OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLATA (CLOVE) LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL, CAPRYLIC ACID, ORIGANUM VULGARE (OREGANO) LEAF EXTRACT, POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRYLATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, DIGLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM

Product's animal testing policies

Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.


Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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