Freeman botopical Instant Micro-Dermabrasion, Skin Warming Refinishing Scrub (2005 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

FREEMAN BOTOPICAL INSTANT MICRO-DERMABRASION, SKIN WARMING REFINISHING SCRUB (2005 FORMULATION)

last updated: 04/01/05 brand: Freeman by pH Beauty Labs

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

67%

data gap

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35% of anti-agings have lower concerns
50% of exfoliant/scrubs have lower concerns

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, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (SUNFLOWER), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYETHYLENE, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE (AND), TRIBEHENIN (AND), GLYCERYL BEHENATE, SILICA, GLYCOLIC ACID, VITUS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT (GRAPE), FRAGRANCE

Directions from packaging: After cleansing, apply a thin layer to damp face and gently massage in a circular motion, avoiding contact with eyes. Rinse completely and pat dry. Follow with moisturizer. For external use only.

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ingredients

	score	data gap	concerns
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
POLYETHYLENE	6	69%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SILICA	1	69%	Biochemical or cellular level changes
GLYCERYL BEHENATE	4	74%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
GLYCOLIC ACID	4	70%	Violations, restrictions & warnings
MAGNESIUM SULFATE	2	82%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE	1	73%	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 in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		POLYETHYLENE

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		MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCOLIC 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)
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits		GLYCOLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		GLYCERYL BEHENATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		GLYCOLIC ACID, POLYETHYLENE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		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 high doses		POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		GLYCOLIC ACID, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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 immune system toxicant - moderate evidence		POLYETHYLENE
Known human immune system toxicant		FRAGRANCE

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)		SILICA, SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		GLYCOLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at very low doses		MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Possible human immune system toxicant		POLYETHYLENE

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		GLYCERYL BEHENATE, POLYETHYLENE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCERYL BEHENATE

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	GLYCERYL BEHENATE, POLYETHYLENE

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		GLYCERYL BEHENATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		GLYCERYL BEHENATE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		FRAGRANCE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
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		POLYETHYLENE

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		MAGNESIUM SULFATE, POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		SILICA