Avon TRUE POREFECTION SKIN REFINING TONER (2007 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AVON TRUE POREFECTION SKIN REFINING TONER (2007 FORMULATION)

last updated: 12/01/07 brand: Avon by Avon Products, Inc.

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

81%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, 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, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, BETA-CAROTENE, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, GLYCERIN, LECITHIN, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ZINC OXIDE, KAOLIN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, CARBOMER, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, OLEANOLIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZOPHENONE-4, FRAGRANCE, MICA, ALCOHOL, FDC BLUE #1, DC YELLOW #10, TALC, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, BISABOLOL, BAMBOO EXTRACT (BAMBUSA VULGARIS), SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SALICYLIC ACID	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES	4	76%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LECITHIN	3	70%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)	2	82%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
ETHANOL ALCOHOL	5	74%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE	4	88%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCOLIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4) (Active Ingredient)	3	66%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
TALC	3	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Occupational hazards
MICA	3	75%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
TOCOPHEROL	2	87%	Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
BETA CAROTENE	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
KAOLIN	1	79%	Occupational hazards
PHOSPHORIC ACID	2	79%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PHOSPHATE	1	89%	none identified
KI203 DC YELLOW #10	1	89%	none identified
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	1	88%	none identified
OLEANOLIC ACID	1	87%	none identified
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID	1	65%	none identified
BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT BAMBOO EXTRACT (BAMBUSA VULGARIS)	0	100%	none identified
SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) FLOWER EXTRACT SPIRAEA ULMARIA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) ROOT EXTRACT VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) LEAF EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE	0	99%	none identified
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	0	94%	none identified
DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC	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)
Not likely to be mutagenic in humans		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, GLYCERIN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE, ETHANOL
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		KAOLIN, GLYCOLIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL,
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses		RETINYL PALMITATE
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		ETHANOL

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		SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, LECITHIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCOLIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		SALICYLIC ACID

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)
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN, RETINYL PALMITATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID, LECITHIN
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BISABOLOL, KAOLIN, GLYCOLIC ACID
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

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		GLYCERIN, OLEANOLIC ACID
Associated with endocrine disruption		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL

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)
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses		MICA
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation 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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TALC, PHOSPHORIC ACID, ETHANOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), SALICYLIC ACID
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans		MICA

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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		KI203, BISABOLOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		TALC
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		OLEANOLIC ACID, SODIUM PHOSPHATE,
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, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
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	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4)
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SALICYLIC ACID, PHOSPHORIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human respiratory toxicant		MICA

Miscellaneous*

*This table includes all possible miscellaneous 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)
Occupational hazards related to handling		ETHANOL, PHOSPHORIC ACID
Prohibited for use in food		NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TOCOPHEROL, TALC, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, FD&C BLUE 1, ETHANOL, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA CAROTENE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID, LECITHIN, ETHANOL

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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		PHOSPHORIC ACID, TALC, ETHANOL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)

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		OLEANOLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO), TALC, SALICYLIC ACID, BISABOLOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		ETHANOL
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence		PHOSPHORIC ACID
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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		TOCOPHEROL, SULISOBENZONE (BENZOPHENONE-4), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, BISABOLOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		KI203
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		ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) ROOT EXTRACT, TALC, SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, OLEANOLIC ACID, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE, BAMBUSA VULGARIS (BAMBOO) EXTRACT

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		TALC, ZINC OXIDE (NON-NANO)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses		ETHANOL
No workplace limits set		GLYCOLIC ACID
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHOSPHORIC ACID, MICA, KAOLIN

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.		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ETHANOL
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BETA CAROTENE