Murad Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream, 3: Hydrate/Protect || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MURAD RESURGENCE AGE-BALANCING NIGHT CREAM, 3: HYDRATE/PROTECT

last updated: 02/01/08 brand: Murad by Murad, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

86%

data gap

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40% of facial moisturizer/treatments have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company does not test on animals.

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: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Larrea Divaricate Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Oleyl Alcohol, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Glycerine Soja (Soybean) Sterols, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Isononyl Isononanoate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Glycerine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Lecithin Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Menhaden Oil, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara (Bitter Almond) Kernel Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil, Glycerine Soja (Soybean) Oil.

Directions from packaging: Every day after cleansing, massage a thin layer over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, first apply Resurgence treatment.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PEG-100 STEARATE	4	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
VITAMIN A RETINOL	5	70%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
MENHADEN OIL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
STEARIC ACID	2	74%	Neurotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL	2	71%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES, OXAZOLIDINE)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL	0	94%	none identified
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	0	94%	none identified
CETYL PHOSPHATE	0	94%	none identified
CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL	1	94%	none identified
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE	1	93%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL	1	89%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL	1	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCERINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL	1	88%	none identified
OLEYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL	1	87%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL	0	100%	none identified
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL	0	100%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS GLYCERINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS	0	100%	none identified
ISONONYL ISONONANOATE	0	100%	none identified
LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVER) FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT	0	99%	none identified
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE	0	99%	none identified
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)	0	94%	none identified
DIGLYCERIN	0	94%	none identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCERINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN	0	94%	none identified
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL	0	94%	none identified
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
WATER	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Cancer - limited evidence		VITAMIN A
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans		STEARIC ACID

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, MENHADEN OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

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-100 STEARATE, SODIUM PCA, LECITHIN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL, VITAMIN A

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 moderate doses		LECITHIN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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 PCA, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		STEARIC ACID, PANTHENOL, SODIUM PCA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity		VITAMIN A
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources 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)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, VITAMIN A, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERIN, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		PANTHENOL, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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 high doses		CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		VITAMIN A, GLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		STEARIC ACID, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL
Classified as irritant		PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
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		PEG-100 STEARATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, VITAMIN A
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, STEARIC ACID, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PANTHENOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, MENHADEN OIL, LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, DIGLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF 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		PHENOXYETHANOL
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
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		VITAMIN A