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Product score: 04

Data Availability:

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Monat Curl-Defining Cream

Monat Curl-Defining Cream

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Hair Styling Aid

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Monat

DATA LAST UPDATED

September 2024

Ingredient concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    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
WATER
Data Availability: Robust
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FUNCTION(S) solvent
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Ingredient score: 01
COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasingagent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
COCONUT ALKANES
Data Availability: Limited
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Ingredient score: 01
STEARETH-21
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - emulsifying agent, surfactant - solubilizing agent
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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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: 01
HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH PHOSPHATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) bulking, viscosity controlling, bulking agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosityincreasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Use restrictions (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH
Data Availability: None
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FUNCTION(S) skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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Ingredient score: 01
POLYIMIDE-1
Data Availability: None
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FUNCTION(S) film forming, film former, hair fixative
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Ingredient score: 01
LINUM USITATISSIMUM (FLAX) SEED EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
ASTROCARYUM TUCUMA SEED BUTTER
Data Availability: None
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Ingredient score: 01
HYDROXYETHYL CETEARAMIDOPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Data Availability: None
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FUNCTION(S) antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 02
SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning, not reported
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
SODIUM BENZOATE
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) anticorrosive, masking, preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
PASSIFLORA EDULIS (PASSION FRUIT) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
ORYZA SATIVA (RICE) BRAN OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (low)
• Contamination concerns (ARSENIC and PESTICIDES)
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Ingredient score: 01
BALANITES ROXBURGHII SEED OIL
Data Availability: None
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
ANNONA CHERIMOLA FRUIT EXTRACT
Data Availability: Limited
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Ingredient score: 01
COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS • Enhanced skin absorption
• Use restrictions (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
SODIUM GLUCONATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) chelating, skin conditioning, chelating agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
CITRIC ACID
Data Availability: Good
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FUNCTION(S) buffering, chelating, masking, chelating agent, fragrance ingredient, ph adjuster
CONCERNS • Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 01
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) deodorant, emollient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) hair conditioning, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
XYLITOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) humectant, skin conditioning, flavoring agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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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
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning, solvent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning
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Ingredient score: 01
DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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Ingredient score: 04
CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (moderate)
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
PHOSPHOROUS ACID, TRIISODECYL ESTER
Data Availability: Limited
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CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
SODIUM CITRATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) buffering, chelating, masking, ph adjuster
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Ingredient score: 04
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) cleansing, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (moderate)
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 03
CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 02
PHENYLPROPANOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) masking, solvent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 02
SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) preservative
CONCERNS • Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
• Occupational hazards (high)
• Biochemical or cellular level changes (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS • Cancer (low)
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 01
ADANSONIA DIGITATA OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 01
MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
GARDENIA TAHITENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, not reported
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Ingredient score: 01
CARYOCAR BRASILIENSE FRUIT OIL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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Ingredient score: 01
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Ingredient score: 08
FRAGRANCE
Data Availability: Fair
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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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Ingredient score: 01
BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) binding, emollient, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredient score: 02
POTASSIUM SORBATE
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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Ingredient score: 04
BENZYL ALCOHOL
Data Availability: Fair
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FUNCTION(S) masking, preservative, solvent, external analgesic, fragrance ingredient, oral health care drug, solvent;viscosity decreasing agent
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
• Occupational hazards (high)
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Ingredient score: 04
LIMONENE
Data Availability: Good
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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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Ingredient score: 04
HEXYL CINNAMAL
Data Availability: Limited
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FUNCTION(S) masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS • Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Endocrine disruption (low)
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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Ingredients from packaging:

Aqua/Water/Eau, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Alkanes, Steareth-21, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Polyimide-1, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract, Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter, Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Triisodecyl Phosphite, Sodium Citrate, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Fragrance/Parfum, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal.

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.


Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.

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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.

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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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