Clairol Herbal Essences Botanicals Moisturizing Body Wash, Dry Skin Formula (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

CLAIROL HERBAL ESSENCES BOTANICALS MOISTURIZING BODY WASH, DRY SKIN FORMULA (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Clairol by Procter & Gamble

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

72%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: WATER, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SODIUM CHLORIDE, METHYL GLUCETH 10, SODIUM PCA, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, DISODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, IODOPROPYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, RED 33, ORANGE 4

Directions from packaging: Apply to wet skin or pouf in shower or bath and work into a rich, refreshing lather. Rinse clean. For silky, smooth legs, use as a shaving lotion.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE PEG-150 PENTAERYTHITYL TETRASTEARATE	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE IODOPROPYL BUTYLCARBAMATE	4	72%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
D&C ORANGE 4	4	72%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Restrictions & warnings
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
D&C RED 33	4	75%	Restrictions & warnings
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE	3	94%	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE	3	68%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS FLOWER EXTRACT	1	73%	None Identified
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT	0	100%	None Identified
METHYL GLUCETH-10	0	94%	None Identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-10	0	93%	None Identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	Innocuous
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		GLYCERIN
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, D&C RED 33
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHEROL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, D&C ORANGE 4

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		D&C ORANGE 4
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SODIUM PCA, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT, D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit)		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes	products for use around the eyes	D&C RED 33
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only	products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin	D&C ORANGE 4

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more human case studies show significant immune effects		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		D&C ORANGE 4, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM PCA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DISODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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		TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-10, DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, METHYL GLUCETH-10, DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE, FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		D&C ORANGE 4, GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE