Name: Gatsby Wax Hair Styling Mat & Hard 25
Brand: Gatsby
SKU: 487716
Availability: InStock
Rating: 46 (1 reviews)

Gatsby Wax Hair Styling Mat & Hard 25

Mandom Corporation

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

8

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-4)

What's inside

Mineral Oil

Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence

Polysorbate 60

Irritation potential on sensitive skin, possible digestive upset at high doses, minor sensitization

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Limited safety data for ingestion, not approved for food use, potential for gut irritation if ingested, synthetic origin

Fragrance (Parfum)

Sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, lack of transparency in composition

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Propylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible hormone mimicry, linked to reproductive toxicity in animal models

Microcrystalline Wax

Petroleum-derived, may cause digestive discomfort in large quantities, ultra-processed, no nutritional value

Copernicia cerifera (Carnauba) wax

Possible mild allergenicity in sensitive individuals, rare gastrointestinal irritation if consumed in large amounts

Water

Hydration, essential for life, supports metabolic functions

Myristyl Alcohol

Mild irritation with excessive exposure, rare allergic reactions, limited toxicological data for dietary intake

Potassium hydroxide

Effective pH regulator, saponification agent, enhances cleaning efficacy

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Beeswax

Provides texture and stability in formulations, natural origin, biodegradable

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Polyethylene

Durable, chemically inert, widely used in packaging and containers

Phenoxyethanol

Effective antimicrobial preservative, broad-spectrum activity, extends product shelf life

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Product Details

Form Type

paste

Ingredient Transparency

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