basis so refreshing facial cleansing cloths, individually wrapped || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BASIS SO REFRESHING FACIAL CLEANSING CLOTHS, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED

last updated: 10/01/09 brand: basis by Beiersdorf

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

75%

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: Water, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Cocamphodiacetate, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricaria), Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Bisabolol, PEG 75 Lanolin, Ethoxydiglycol, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Citric Acid, Fragrance

Directions from packaging: To Use: Open carton and remove individually wrapped cloth. Tear open single packet to use cleansing cloth. Wipe cloth on face to remove dirt and make-up. Dispose of cloth in a trash receptacle (do not flush).

Warnings from packaging: WarningsKeep out of reach of children. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water.

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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
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL	4	75%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-75 LANOLIN	4	75%	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)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DISODIUM EDTA	3	78%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption
CITRIC ACID	3	72%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT	2	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT	1	95%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE DISODIUM COCAMPHODIACETATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
DISODIUM PHOSPHATE	1	86%	none identified
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
GLUCOSE	1	82%	none identified
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	1	72%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA)	0	100%	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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		METHYLPARABEN, GLUCOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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		POLYSORBATE-20, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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-75 LANOLIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
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
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		CITRIC 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		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BISABOLOL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GLUCOSE, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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		DISODIUM EDTA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE, 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 liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISABOLOL, POLYSORBATE-20, GLUCOSE, 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	PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-75 LANOLIN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, CITRIC ACID
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

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		POLYSORBATE-20, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BISABOLOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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		PEG-75 LANOLIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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-75 LANOLIN, POLYSORBATE-20, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		GLUCOSE, SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) LEAF EXTRACT
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		BISABOLOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

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		CITRIC ACID, GLUCOSE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN