MD SKINCARE ALL-IN-ONE FACIAL CLEANSER WITH TONER
last updated: 05/01/06 brand: MD Skincare by MD Skincare LLC
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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 |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards |
Ingredients from packaging: WITCH HAZEL, PURIFIED WATER, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, POLYSORBATE 20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, COCOCAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, GLYCERIN, EMULSIFYING WAX NF, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, DECYL POLYGLUCOSE.AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE, DEACETYL PHOSPHATE, EMU OIL, CARBOMER, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE,METHYLPARABEN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E ACETATE), BUTYLENE GLYCOL (AND) MATRICARIA OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, FD&C BLUE NO. 1
Directions from packaging: Apply onto dry skin with clean, dampened hands. (It can also be used on dampened skin if preferred.)Massage gently over face and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| PEG-40 CASTOR OIL | 6 | 72% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | 4 | 76% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | 6 | 59% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE) |
| AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 4 | 87% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| PROPYLPARABEN | 4 | 82% | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | 4 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |
| AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | 1 | 73% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | 2 | 88% | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| FD&C BLUE 1 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | 2 | 75% | Occupational hazards |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | none identified |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | 1 | 83% | none identified |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | 1 | 81% | none identified |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | 1 | 79% | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DECYL POLYGLUCOSIDE DECYL POLYGLUCOSE.AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EMU OIL | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| EMULSIFYING WAX (NF) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE | 0 | 94% | none identified |
| CARBOMER | 0 | 93% | none identified |
| WATER (PURIFIED) | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1 |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POLYSORBATE-20, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| 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-40 CASTOR OIL, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | PROPYLPARABEN |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, PEG-40 CASTOR OIL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | DIAZOLIDINYL UREA |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | POLYSORBATE-20, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | SODIUM HYALURONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 CASTOR OIL, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE | |
| One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses | products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips | AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYALURONATE, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), GLYCERIN, EMULSIFYING WAX, EMU OIL, DECYL POLYGLUCOSIDE, DEA-CETYL PHOSPHATE, COCO-CAPRYLATE/ CAPRATE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) OIL |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses | GLYCERIN |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| 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 | GLYCERIN |
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