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I got a small sample of this product from a salesperson somewhere and finally used it this afternoon after my shower. It felt and smelled good; I could actually see my hair relax and the scent definitively relaxed me. But I didn't even get a chance to see how well it delivered on the promise of soft, silky, flyaway- free beautiful hair. Almost immediately after finishing my toilette my nose and eyes were running and my ears and head were pounding... and that strange cloud of confusion was settling around my brain that meant I'd be good for nothing for the most of the day.
I'm NOT saying it was this product. As always those symptoms I get can have NOTHING to do with the product, maybe be the product in combination with other irritants, or who knows how many other variables are (or are not) part of the response.
Someday I'd love to run a true scientific study. A hypothesis, a control and all. But right now I just want my hair to look good with as little time, effort and product as possible. And in that "effort" part is included not having strange reactions that make me miserable.
In researching this product I've learned that as a serum, this product is mostly silicone. And that often serums contain alcohol- a drying agent. Serums are reported to add shine and they deliver it in part because they seal over the cuticle. Their main ingredient, silicone, can build up and give hair that "I'm wearing lots of product" look. Adding insult to injury you've got to wash your hair with a very drying and bad-for-your-curls sulfate- containing shampoo to get the silicone out...Sounds like a vicious cycle to me...
So armed with these bits and pieces of information I headed to Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep website. Here it is in case you'd like to do your own research: Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep
There already were some PHYTO products in the database, but not Phytolisse Finishing Serum. So I entered all the information I had on it's ingredients, directions, and uses into the database. What follows after the disclaimer is the report I got back:
...If you don't want to read the whole report here's the spoiler... there are enough potential problems listed in the results for me to decide de-tox is indicated... I pitched it.
Okay- here's the disclaimer and the report...very interesting reading:
Phyto Phytolisse Finishing Serum brand: PHYTO
SCORE
89% |
PRELIMINARY REPORT: The information on this page was entered by a Skin Deep user and has not been verified by EWG.
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: | |
✓ | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
✓ | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
✓ | Use restrictions Cancer |
Ingredients from packaging: Cyclomethicone; Cyclopentasiloxane; Dimethiconol; Alcohol Denat; (Alcohol De Betterave) Panthenol; (Provitamine B 5), Fragrance / Parfum; Althaea Officinalis Root Extract; Phytantriol;Mallow Extract
Directions from packaging: Apply to towel-dried or dry hair. Pump 1 to 2 drops into palm. Distribute throughout hair with fingertips focusing on the ends. Do not rinse.
ingredients
score | data gap | concerns | |
8 | 100% | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | |
ALCOHOL DENATURED DENATURED ALCOHOL | 5 | 71% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
3 | 88% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
2 | 79% | Persistence and bioaccumulation | |
2 | 88% | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
2 | 83% | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
0 | 100% | None Identified | |
0 | 100% | None Identified | |
0 | 94% | None Identified |
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 animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | ||
Cancer - limited evidence |
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) |
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity |
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 any effects at moderate doses | ||
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity |
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) |
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ||
Known human immune system toxicant |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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) |
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ||
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ||
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife |
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) |
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | ||
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) |
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) |
Occupational hazards related to handling | ||
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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) |
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | ||
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available |
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 moderate doses | ||
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ||
Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) |
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 high doses |
Here's the link again if you'd like to do your own research:
Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep
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