DCL Clearing Hydrator (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

DCL CLEARING HYDRATOR (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: DCL by Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

85%

data gap

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Compact for Safe Cosmetics
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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: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENT: SALICYLIC ACID 1%, INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, CORN STARCH MODIFIED, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, METHYL GLUCETH-20 BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, UREA, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL (AND) BEHENYL ALCOHOL (AND) ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE (AND) PEG-100 STEARATE, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL (AND) CETEARETH-20, SORBITAN STEARATE, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, XANTHAN GUM, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT (AND) GELLIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT (AND) SARGASSUM, FILLIPENDULA EXTRACT (AND) SORBITOL, SODIUM PCA (AND) BETAINE (AND) SORBITOL (AND) GLYCINE (AND) ALANINE (AND) PROLINE (AND) SERINE (AND) THREONINE (AND) ARGININE (AND) LYSINE (AND) GLUTAMIC ACID, FARNESOL, PANTHENOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT, GRAPE (VITIS VINIFERA) SEED EXTRACT, LEMONGRASS (CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS) OIL, ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE, SACCHAROMYCES LYSATE EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS, ALLANTOIN, FRAGRANCE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL (AND) BURNET (SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT (AND) CINNAMON (CINNAMON CASSIA) EXTRACT (AND) GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT, SODIUM C8-16 ISOALKYLSUCCINYL, LACTOGLOBULIN SULFONATE, BISABOLOL, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, ACUMINA (COLA) SEED EXTRACT, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, MEHTYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, TETRASODIUM EDTA, BLUE 1, RED 40,

Directions from packaging: Cleanser face thoroughly before applying cream. Apply all over face once a day in the morning.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN MEHTYLPARABEN	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
CETEARETH-20	5	71%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-100 STEARATE	4	69%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), 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
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	6	59%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE	4	88%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL	4	72%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
UREA	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ARGININE	3	79%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
FARNESOL	3	75%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
PANTHENOL	2	88%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLUTAMIC ACID	2	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
FD&C BLUE 1	1	83%	none identified
BETAINE	2	82%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
SODIUM PCA	2	71%	Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT GRAPE (VITIS VINIFERA) SEED EXTRACT	1	100%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL	0	94%	none identified
PHENYL TRIMETHICONE	0	93%	none identified
PROLINE	1	92%	none identified
SORBITAN STEARATE	1	92%	none identified
PENTYLENE GLYCOL	1	89%	none identified
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
LYSINE	1	87%	none identified
THREONINE	1	86%	none identified
FD&C RED 40	1	84%	none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	84%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SODIUM HYALURONATE	1	83%	none identified
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	1	82%	none identified
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
GLYCINE	1	79%	none identified
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)	1	72%	none identified
PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER	1	71%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	none identified
ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE	0	100%	none identified
CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK EXTRACT CINNAMON (CINNAMON CASSIA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
COLA ACUMINATA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT ACUMINA (COLA) SEED EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CORN STARCH, MODIFIED	0	100%	none identified
HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
METHYL GLUCETH-20 BENZOATE	0	100%	none identified
PHOSPHOLIPIDS	0	100%	none identified
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS (GREAT BURNET) ROOT EXTRACT BURNET (SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT SARGASSUM FILLIPENDULA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SODIUM C8-16 ISOALKYLSUCCINYL LACTOGLOBULIN SULFONATE	0	100%	none identified
ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT GINGER (ZINGIBER OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
GELLIDIELA ACEROSA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ALANINE	0	94%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified
SERINE	0	94%	none identified
XANTHAN GUM	0	94%	none identified
BEHENYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
SACCHAROMYCES/ LYSATE EXTRACT	0	93%	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 microorganisms show positive mutation results		FARNESOL
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		STEARYL ALCOHOL
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		UREA
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITOL, THREONINE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROLINE, LYSINE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, FD&C RED 40, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ARGININE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		FD&C BLUE 1

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, UREA, LYSINE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, FD&C RED 40, BUTYLENE 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		SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ARGININE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses		PROPYLPARABEN
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

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		DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM PCA, SALICYLIC ACID, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, CETEARETH-20
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		UREA, SALICYLIC ACID
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		SALICYLIC 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 high doses		BETAINE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, THREONINE, GLYCINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, FD&C BLUE 1, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		SODIUM HYALURONATE, UREA, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, METHYLPARABEN, GLUTAMIC ACID, FARNESOL, CETEARETH-20
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		ARGININE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		BISABOLOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity		MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

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		BETAINE, SODIUM PCA, GLYCINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BISABOLOL
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		ARGININE
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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Possible human immune system toxicant		FARNESOL
Known human immune system toxicant		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, FRAGRANCE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA

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

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)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		THREONINE, FD&C RED 40, FARNESOL, BISABOLOL, SORBITOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, SODIUM PCA, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, GLYCINE
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	STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		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	SODIUM HYALURONATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		FD&C BLUE 1
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
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, BETAINE, UREA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at very low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		GLUTAMIC ACID
Limited evidence of eye toxicity	products for use around the eyes	TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		ARGININE
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

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		PEG-100 STEARATE, CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TETRASODIUM EDTA, THREONINE, UREA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, SERINE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROLINE, METHYLPARABEN, LYSINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLUTAMIC ACID, FD&C RED 40, FD&C BLUE 1, FARNESOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ARGININE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA), ALANINE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		BETAINE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, SALICYLIC ACID, PANTHENOL

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 high doses		PENTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, SORBITAN STEARATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BISABOLOL, PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		UREA, TETRASODIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		PPG-14 BUTYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PEG-100 STEARATE
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		UREA, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BISABOLOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		GELLIDIELA ACEROSA 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		BEHENYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		CYMBOPOGON SCHOENANTHUS OIL, BETAINE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT, THREONINE, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SODIUM C8-16 ISOALKYLSUCCINYL LACTOGLOBULIN SULFONATE, SERINE, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA (SARGASSUM WEED) EXTRACT, SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS (GREAT BURNET) ROOT EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/ LYSATE EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PROLINE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, LYSINE, METHYL GLUCETH-20 BENZOATE, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS (HYPNEACEAE) EXTRACT, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, FARNESOL, CINNAMONUM CASSIA (CINNAMON) BARK EXTRACT, COLA ACUMINATA (KOLA) SEED EXTRACT, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED, CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) SEED EXTRACT, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE, ARGININE, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, ALLANTOIN, ALANINE

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		TETRASODIUM EDTA

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
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCINE, BETAINE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLUTAMIC ACID
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		ARGININE, FARNESOL