Murad Environmental Shield Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

MURAD ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD ESSENTIAL-C DAILY RENEWAL COMPLEX (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Murad by Murad, Inc.

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

88%

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: 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, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE, ASCORBIC ACID, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYSILICONE-11, BISABOLOL, ALLANTOIN, LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE, RICE AMINO ACIDS, ZINC ASPARTATE, CHITOSAN ASCORBATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BETA-CAROTENE, RANUNCULUS FICARIA EXTRACT, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (SAFFLOWER), PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL (ORANGE), CITRUS NOBILIS PEEL OIL (MANDARIN ORANGE), CITRUS GRANDIS PEEL OIL (GRAPEFRUIT), FERULA GALBANIFLUA RESIN OIL (GALBANUM)

Directions from packaging: Once daily after cleansing and toning, massage a thin layer over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, follow with Essential Day Moisture SPF15.

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
RETINYL PALMITATE	5	68%	Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	4	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	2	79%	Persistence and bioaccumulation
FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) RESIN OIL FERULA GALBANIFLUA RESIN OIL (GALBANUM)	2	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
GLUTAMIC ACID	2	85%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
BETA CAROTENE	1	84%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYANOCOBALAMIN	2	83%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CYCLOMETHICONE	2	83%	Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
ZINC ASPARTATE	2	82%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL CITRUS GRANDIS PEEL OIL (GRAPEFRUIT)	2	73%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	1	91%	none identified
CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS SEED OIL (SAFFLOWER)	1	84%	none identified
VEGETABLE OIL	1	83%	Occupational hazards
BISABOLOL	1	80%	Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCINE	1	79%	none identified
CHITOSAN ASCORBATE	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS OIL (ORANGE)	0	100%	none identified
CITRUS NOBILIS	0	100%	none identified
DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER	0	100%	none identified
LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE	0	100%	none identified
POLYSILICONE-11	0	100%	none identified
RANUNCULUS FICARIA (PILEWORT) EXTRACT RANUNCULUS FICARIA EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
RICE AMINO ACIDS	0	100%	none identified
ALLANTOIN	0	94%	none identified

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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLYCINE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		GLUTAMIC ACID
Cancer - limited evidence		RETINYL PALMITATE

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		RETINYL PALMITATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BETA CAROTENE

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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn)		CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCINE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, GLUTAMIC ACID, BISABOLOL,
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses		CYANOCOBALAMIN

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		BISABOLOL, GLYCINE
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses		CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		ZINC ASPARTATE

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		CYCLOMETHICONE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ZINC ASPARTATE

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 sense organ effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	CYCLOMETHICONE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ZINC ASPARTATE
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at low doses		BETA CAROTENE,
One or more animal studies show sense organ effects at low doses	products for use around the eyes, mouth, or lips	PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		VEGETABLE OIL
One or more animal studies show blood effects at very low doses		CYANOCOBALAMIN, GLUTAMIC ACID
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		BISABOLOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
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	CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, GLYCINE, RETINYL PALMITATE, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, BETA CAROTENE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) RESIN OIL

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		PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) RESIN OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CYCLOMETHICONE, BISABOLOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL

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		ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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		TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BISABOLOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		ZINC ASPARTATE, RICE AMINO ACIDS, VEGETABLE OIL, RANUNCULUS FICARIA (PILEWORT) EXTRACT, POLYSILICONE-11, LYSINE LAUROYL METHIONATE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) RESIN OIL, DIMETHICONE/ VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CITRUS NOBILIS, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL, CHITOSAN ASCORBATE, CITRUS ARANTIUM DULCIS OIL, BETA CAROTENE, ALLANTOIN

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		VEGETABLE OIL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease.		RETINYL PALMITATE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLYCINE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, CYCLOMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at moderate doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		BETA CAROTENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		GLUTAMIC ACID