Biore Deep Cleansing Pore Strips (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

BIORE DEEP CLEANSING PORE STRIPS (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Biore by Kao Brands Company

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

71%

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: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: NOSE STRIP - POLYQUATERNIUM-37, SILICA, WATER, GLYCERIN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, METHYLPARABEN. FACE STRIP - POLYQUATERNIUM-37, SILICA, WATER, GLYCERIN, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN. DIRECTIONS: + REMOVE STRIP FROM POUCH. BEFORE USING NOSE STRIPS: TWIST STRIP TO LOOSEN AND SEPARATE SLITS FEATURED ON NOSE STRIPS ONLY. (SEE ILLUSTRATION). + AFTER WASHING YOUR FACE, THOROUGHLY WET YOUR NOSE OR OTHER FACE AREA (WHERE YOU HAVE CLOGGED PORES OR BLACKHEADS). THE STRIP WON'T STICK IF SKIN IS DRY. + DRY HANDS. PEEL STRIP OFF PLASTIC LINER. APPLY TO SKIN, 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.

Directions from packaging: + Remove strip from pouch. Before using nose strips: twist strip to loosen and separate slits featured on nose strips only. (see illustration). + After washing your face, thoroughly wet your nose or other face area (where you have clogged pores or blackheads). The strip won't stick if skin is dry. + Dry hands. Peel strip off plastic liner. Apply to skin, 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.

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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
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE	1	75%	none identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT	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		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 high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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-12 DIMETHICONE, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SILICA
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-12 DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
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		STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), POLYQUATERNIUM-37, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, 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)
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)
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA