BIORE DEEP CLEANSING PORE STRIPS, NOSE
last updated: 03/15/09 brand: Biore by Kao Brands Company
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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, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: POLYQUATERNIUM 37, SILICA, WATER, GLYCERIN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, METHYLPARABEN.
Directions from packaging: + Remove strip from pouch. Twist strip to loosen and separate slits prior to use (see illustration). + After washing your face, thoroughly wet your nose. The strip won't stick on a dry nose. + Dry hands. Peel strip off plastic liner. Apply to nose area, smooth side down, pressing down to ensure good contact with skin. + Let dry for about 10-15 minutes until stiff to the touch - like papier-mache. + Slowly and carefully peel off starting at edges, pulling toward center.
Warnings from packaging: + For nose strip; use only on the nose. + For face strip; avoid using around the eyes. + Avoid using on acne blemishes or swollen, sunburned, excessively dry skin, or skin prone to spider veins. + Consult physician before using on skin being treated with prescription acne medication. + Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandages or peel-off face masks. + Remove strip as directed promptly after it becomes stiff.If strip is difficult or painful to remove, wet strip thoroughly until it slides off easily.Forceful removal of the strip should be avoided and may cause skin abrasions. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. + Do not use more often than once every three days on nose or same area of the face. KEYWORDS: BIORE,BIORE DEEP CLEANSING STRIPS,NOSE STRIPS,deep,cleansing,pore,strips,biore,bio-re,beore,beori,bio,Biore,Biore,Biore,Deep Cleansing Pore Strips.
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| METHYLPARABEN | 10 | 63% | Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| SILICA | 1 | 69% | Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| PEG-12 DIMETHICONE | 4 | 75% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | 1 | 81% | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| GLYCERIN | 2 | 74% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-37 | 0 | 94% | 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 in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN |
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 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) |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PEG-12 DIMETHICONE |
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 | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses | METHYLPARABEN |
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 | |
| Human any disruptor - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
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 immune effects at low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | METHYLPARABEN |
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 metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | SILICA | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-12 DIMETHICONE | |
| One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses | GLYCERIN | |
| Known human any toxicant | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (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 moderate doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | METHYLPARABEN |
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) |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| 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 | METHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | POLYQUATERNIUM-37, GLYCERIN |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) | |
| 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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | GLYCERIN | |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SILICA |
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