B. Kamins Hydrating Acne Wash (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

B. KAMINS HYDRATING ACNE WASH (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: B. Kamins by Kamins Dermatologics

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

74%

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, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS SALICYLIC ACID 2% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS WATER, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, PEG-120, METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, BIO-MAPLE (ACER SACCHARUM) (MAPLE ISOLATE), GLYCERIN, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF WATER.

Directions from packaging: Apply to wet face, gently massage with fingertips and rinse thoroughly. Use once daily, increasing up to two times daily if needed.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE	8	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
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
PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE	6	76%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
LACTIC ACID	5	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCOLIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF WATER	1	75%	Enhanced skin absorption
ACER SACCHARUM (MAPLE) ISOLATE	0	100%	none identified
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	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 on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID

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		GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		GLYCOLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID

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		SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, LACTIC ACID, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF WATER, GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		LACTIC ACID
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin	products for use on damaged skin	PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		GLYCOLIC ACID

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 moderate doses		GLYCOLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN
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 very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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

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)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife		SALICYLIC ACID
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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)		PANTHENOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SALICYLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at very low doses		GLYCERIN, SODIUM HYDROXIDE

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 HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL

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, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LACTIC ACID

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-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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		PANTHENOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERIN, ALLANTOIN, ACER SACCHARUM (MAPLE) ISOLATE

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)
No workplace limits set		LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCOLIC ACID
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 high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCERIN