Nature's Cure Body Acne Treatment Spray || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

NATURE'S CURE BODY ACNE TREATMENT SPRAY

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: Nature's Cure by Nature's Cure

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

80%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

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

Animal Testing Policy
This company's animal testing policy is unknown.

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, Endocrine disruption, 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: Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) (Acne Treatment)Inactive Ingredients: Allantoin, Aloe Vera, Burdock Extract, Calendula Extract, Capryloyl Glycine, Chamomile Extract, Cinnamon Extract, Coneflower Extract, Water (Deionized), Diazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Methylglycine, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, SD Alcohol 40, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Triethanolamine, Willow Bark Extract, Witch Hazel

Directions from packaging: Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying. Spray the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. Leave on all day or night. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce usage to once a day or every other day. To use on face, spray onto cotton ball and brush onto skin.

Warnings from packaging: WarningsFor external use only. When using this product Using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one drug should be used unless directed by a doctor. Do not spray directly on or near face. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mouth. Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	7	66%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
SD ALCOHOL 40	5	77%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (BRUCINE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, BRUCINE SULFATE, QUASSIN)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL)	1	97%	none identified
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT CALENDULA EXTRACT	1	91%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILE EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
ARCTIUM MINUS (BURDOCK) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE	0	100%	none identified
CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK EXTRACT CINNAMON EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CONE FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
SARCOSINE METHYLGLYCINE	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CITRATE	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 non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		SD ALCOHOL 40
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		SALICYLIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

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)
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study		SD ALCOHOL 40

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID

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)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show respiratory effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity		SD ALCOHOL 40
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of respiratory toxicity	products that may be aerosolized (airborne)	PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT

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		SD ALCOHOL 40
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		SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SD ALCOHOL 40, SALICYLIC ACID

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE
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		SALICYLIC ACID, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE 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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Insufficient data to determine safety		CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, SD ALCOHOL 40
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
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, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CONE FLOWER EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, SARCOSINE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), FRAGRANCE, CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK EXTRACT, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, ARCTIUM MINUS (BURDOCK) EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, ALLANTOIN

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 moderate doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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 blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN