Murad Hydrating Gel Mask (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MURAD HYDRATING GEL MASK (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Murad by Murad, Inc.

SCORE

moderate 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 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: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: DEIONIZED WATER, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, DIMETHICONE, GLYCERINE, ALOE VERA, SODIUM PCA, HYALURONIC ACID, POLYSORBATE 20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GRAPEFRUIT SEED EXTRACT, SEAWEED EXTRACT, CHAMOMILE EXTRACT, CALENDULA EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA EXTRACT, CUCUMBER EXTRACT, IVY EXTRACT, MALLOW EXTRACT, PELLITORY EXTRACT, SAMBUCUS NIGRA EXTRACT, CARBOMER, AZULENE OIL, POMEGRANATE EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL

Directions from packaging: Apply generously to clean face and neck. Leave on skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat dry. For optimal results, use 1 to 3 times weekly and follow with Murad toner and moisturizer.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT	4	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN)
AZULENE	1	73%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
DIMETHICONE	2	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL	1	97%	Endocrine disruption
POLYSORBATE-20	1	84%	none identified
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT ARNICA MONTANA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT CUCUMBER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PARIETARIA OFFICINALIS (UPRIGHT PELLITORY) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT CALENDULA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL SUNFLOWER SEED OIL	0	94%	none identified
HYALURONIC ACID	0	94%	none identified
SEAWEED EXTRACT	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
WATER (DEIONIZED)	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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
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 high doses		POLYSORBATE-20
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL,
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		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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)

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		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		GLYCERIN

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, TRIETHANOLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, GLYCERIN
Limited evidence of any disruption		LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL

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
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE-20, SODIUM PCA
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		AZULENE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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		TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT

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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN
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)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Insufficient data to determine safety		AZULENE
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		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, POLYSORBATE-20, DIMETHICONE, CARBOMER
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) EXTRACT, SEAWEED EXTRACT, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) EXTRACT, PARIETARIA OFFICINALIS (UPRIGHT PELLITORY) EXTRACT, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) ESSENTIAL OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER 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 moderate doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, 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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL