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Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

MODERATE

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
MODERATE

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.

WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE

Data Availability: Good

CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low)
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DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, hydrotrope, skin conditioning, surfactant, hair conditioning agent, surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster;surfactant - hydrotrope
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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TRIDECETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foaming, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foam boosting, foaming, hydrotrope, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, surfactant - hydrotrope
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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COCAMIDE MIPA

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, viscosity controlling, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT JUICE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, flavoring agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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PASSIFLORA EDULIS FRUIT JUICE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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HYDROLYZED LUPINE PROTEIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, ultraviolet light absorber
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, lytic agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) SEED EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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AZADIRACHTA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT POWDER

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

Data Availability: Good

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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BETAINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (DIOXINS, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs), POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS, and LEAD)
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ROYAL JELLY

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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KERATIN

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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HYDROLYZED KERATIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, film forming, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, nail conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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NIACINAMIDE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	smoothing, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
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PHYTOSTEROLS

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CAFFEINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
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BIOTIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antiseborrhoeic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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GLYCERIN

Data Availability: Fair

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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TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, not reported
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low)
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EQUISETUM ARVENSE (HORSETAIL) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antidandruff, astringent, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, soothing, tonic, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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COLA ACUMINATA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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PIROCTONE OLAMINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, cosmetic biocide
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high)
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HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant, viscosity controlling, adhesive, binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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MALTODEXTRIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	absorbent, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, binder, emulsion stabilizer, film former, hair conditioning agent;skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, suspending agent - nonsurfactant
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ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	film forming, masking, adhesive, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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POLYQUATERNIUM-7

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, film forming, antistatic agent, film former, hair fixative
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE)
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POLYQUATERNIUM-10

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, film forming, antistatic agent, film former, hair fixative
CONCERNS	• Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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PHENOXYETHANOL

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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CAPRYLYL GLYCOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
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CITRIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, chelating, masking, chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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CAPRYLIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

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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FRAGRANCE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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BEETROOT RED

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	colorant
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SODIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	anticorrosive, masking, preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (moderate)
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ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, deodorant agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)
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TETRASODIUM EDTA

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, chelating agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Occupational hazards (high)
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CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, surfactant, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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SILICA, AMORPHOUS

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, opacifying, anticaking agent, bulking agent, opacifying agent, suspending agent- nonsurfactant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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D&C Red No. 33 (CI 17200)

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	hair dyeing, colorant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (moderate) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (high) • Contamination concerns (BIPHENYL-2-YLAMINE)
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PROPOXYTETRAMETHYL PIPERIDINYL DIMETHICONE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (CYCLOPENTASILOXANE and CYCLOTETRASILOXANE)
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GLYOXYLIC ACID

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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BENZYL BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antimicrobial, masking, solvent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Occupational hazards (high)
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LIMONENE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) • Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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LINALOOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
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Ingredients from packaging:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate, Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamide MIPA, Polysorbate 20, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice*, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract*, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Powder, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, Royal Jelly, Keratin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Niacinamide, Phytosterols, Caffeine, Biotin, Glycerin, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Piroctone Olamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Beetroot Red, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Silica, Red 33/CI17200, Propoxytetramethyl Piperidinyl Dimethicone, Glyoxylic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool.

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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.

Data availability

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

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