Murad Refreshing Cleanser || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MURAD REFRESHING CLEANSER

last updated: 02/12/10 brand: Murad by Murad, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

76%

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), Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, ALGAE EXTRACT, HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM ROOT EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCOLIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-4, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE

Directions from packaging: Massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. For optimal results, follow with Hydrating Toner.

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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
PEG-8 DISTEARATE	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)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	86%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
GLYCOLIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT	1	94%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER) HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM ROOT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALGAE EXTRACT	0	94%	none identified
POLYQUATERNIUM-4	0	94%	none identified
SODIUM CHLORIDE	0	0%	innocuous
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		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CHLORIDE, 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		GLYCOLIC ACID, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN

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		SODIUM PCA, GLYCOLIC ACID, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		GLYCOLIC 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)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GLYCOLIC ACID

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		SODIUM PCA, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN

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)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant		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 broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, SODIUM PCA
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	BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8 DISTEARATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM CHLORIDE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

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		SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, GLYCOL DISTEARATE

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)
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		SODIUM CHLORIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	BUTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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

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)
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		PROPYLPARABEN, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, PEG-8 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-8 DISTEARATE
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		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		HEDYCHIUM CORONARIUM (AWAPUHI OR WHITE GINGER)
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		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCOL DISTEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		POLYQUATERNIUM-4, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, ALGAE EXTRACT, ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT

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