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LOW

Cancer
HIGH

Allergies & Immunotoxicity
LOW

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
HIGH

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Ingredient scores

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WATER

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	solvent
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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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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SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Contamination concerns (3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE and LAURAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE)
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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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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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HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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ADANSONIA DIGITATA OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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CARYOCAR BRASILIENSE FRUIT OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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GARDENIA TAHITENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FRUIT OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

Data Availability: Limited

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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TOCOPHEROL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
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CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL

Data Availability: Fair

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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CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Use restrictions (moderate)
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ALANINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL

Data Availability: Fair

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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GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Endocrine disruption (low)
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GLYCERYL UNDECYLENATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (moderate)
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GLYCINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, buffering, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, buffering agent, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent -miscellaneous
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HISTIDINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, humectant, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ISOLEUCINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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PHENYLALANINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIPALMITATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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PROLINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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SERINE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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THREONINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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VALINE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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PISUM SATIVUM (PEA) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin protecting, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin protectant
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ASPARTIC ACID

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CHONDRUS CRISPUS (CARRAGEENAN)

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, masking, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate)
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CHITOSAN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	film forming, hair fixing, film former, hair fixative
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PCA

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, moisturising, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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POTASSIUM GLUCONATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, skin protecting, chelating agent, skin protectant
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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XANTHAN GUM

Data Availability: Fair

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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ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM (TOMATO) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning
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PHOSPHOROUS ACID, TRIISODECYL ESTER

Data Availability: Limited

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low)
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ALGIN

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	binding, masking, viscosity controlling, binder, fragrance ingredient, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (IODINE, ARSENIC, and LEAD)
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COCO-GLUCOSIDE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, foaming, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, film forming, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (COAL FLY ASH)
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LINUM USITATISSIMUM (LINSEED) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent -occlusive
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SORBITAN OLEATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, fragrance ingredient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, solvent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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ETHANOL

Data Availability: Limited

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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COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL

Data Availability: Fair

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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HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	skin protecting, not reported
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POLYQUATERNIUM-37

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, film forming, antistatic agent, film former, hair fixative
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Ecotoxicology (low)
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ARGININE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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PICEA MARIANA (BLACK SPRUCE) BARK EXTRACT

Data Availability: Limited

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SODIUM LACTATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, humectant, keratolytic, buffering agent, exfoliant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Enhanced skin absorption • Use restrictions (high)
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CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (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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BALANITES ROXBURGHII SEED OIL

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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POLYGLYCERYL-10 DIOLEATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Data Availability: Good

FUNCTION(S)	buffering, denaturant, ph adjuster
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM PCA

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
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LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	deodorant, emollient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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BRASSICA NAPUS (CANOLA) EXTRACT

Data Availability: Fair

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HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous
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HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
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BUTYLENE GLYCOL

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, masking, skin conditioning, solvent, viscosity controlling, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, viscositydecreasing agent
CONCERNS	• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)
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ORBIGNYA SPECIOSA KERNEL OIL

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
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BISABOLOL

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	masking, skin conditioning, soothing, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Enhanced skin absorption
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HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/ SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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SODIUM PHYTATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, oral care, chelating agent, oral care agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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BRASSICAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Data Availability: Fair

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Use restrictions (moderate) • Contamination concerns (3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE)
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COCONUT FATTY ACID

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	cleansing, emollient, emulsifying, surfactant, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of coconut acid.
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing agent
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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PEG-150 DISTEARATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	surfactant - cleansing agent, surfactant - solubilizing agent
CONCERNS	• Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE and 1,4-DIOXANE)
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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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TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	chelating, chelating agent
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM ISETHIONATE

Data Availability: Fair

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, not reported
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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GLYCOL DISTEARATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, opacifying, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, opacifying agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent -nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low)
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HYDROXYETHYL CETEARAMIDOPROPYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE

Data Availability: None

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Limited

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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BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Data Availability: Limited

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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ISOAMYL LAURATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - emollient
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)
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SODIUM BENZOATE

Data Availability: Fair

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

Data Availability: Robust

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, oral care agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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POTASSIUM SORBATE

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	preservative, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate)
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ACRYLATES COPOLYMER

Data Availability: Limited

FUNCTION(S)	antistatic, binding, film forming, adhesive, artificial nail builder, binder, film former, hair fixative, suspending agent -nonsurfactant
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) • Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, BENZENE, and 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE)
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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, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Oil, Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit Oil, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Alanine, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Aspartic Acid, Carrageenan, Chitosan, PCA, Potassium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Triisodecylphosphite, Algin, Coco-Glucoside, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Polyquaternium-37, Arginine, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Picea Mariana Bark Extract, Sodium Lactate, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Brassica Napus Extract, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Butylene Glycol, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Coconut Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Cetearamidopropyldimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Acrylates Copolymer, Limonene, Linalool.

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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.

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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