St. Ives Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

ST. IVES BLEMISH & BLACKHEAD CONTROL APRICOT SCRUB

last updated: 03/15/09 brand: St. Ives by Alberto-Culver

SCORE

high hazard (out of 10)

79%

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, 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 Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (2%) ; Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua); Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder; Glyceryl Stearate SE; Propylene Glycol; Sodium Laureth Sulfate; Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal; Cetearyl Alcohol; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Cetyl Alcohol; Triethanolamine; Glyceryl Stearate; PEG-100 Stearate; Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract; Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract; Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract; Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract; Primula Veris Extract; Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract; Sorbitol; Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol; Carbomer; Ceteareth-20; Cetyl Acetate; Polysorbate 60; Sodium Chloride; Sorbitol; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Ethylparaben; Propylparaben; Fragrance (Parfum); Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)

Directions from packaging: For external use only. As with most facial cleansers, if product gets into the eyes flush thoroughly with water. Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. As with most facial cleansers, if product gets into the eyes flush thoroughly with water. Using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.

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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
FRAGRANCE	8	100%	Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
CETEARETH-20	8	71%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
PEG-100 STEARATE	7	69%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, 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
TRIETHANOLAMINE	6	58%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES), Occupational hazards
ETHYLPARABEN	5	80%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE	4	88%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891)	1	81%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
PROPYLENE GLYCOL	4	60%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL	2	87%	Allergies/immunotoxicity
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ACETATE	1	93%	none identified
SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT	1	93%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE	1	88%	none identified
SORBITOL	1	88%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
POLYSORBATE-60	1	81%	none identified
JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SHELL POWDER	0	100%	none identified
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT	0	100%	none identified
ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL	0	94%	none identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	none identified
GLYCERYL STEARATE SE	0	93%	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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYSORBATE-60
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results		PHENOXYETHANOL
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		SALICYLIC ACID
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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, POLYSORBATE-60, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE 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		SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-100 STEARATE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics		SALICYLIC 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-100 STEARATE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
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	CETEARETH-20
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 moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

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)
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Human any disruptor - strong evidence		ETHYLPARABEN, 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		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more animal studies show immune effects at low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Known human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE, FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Not suspected to be persistent		CETYL ALCOHOL
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)
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SORBITOL, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show liver effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		CETEARETH-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, POLYSORBATE-60, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at low doses		SALICYLIC ACID
One or more animal studies show cardiovascular effects at very low doses		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
Possible human immune system toxicant		TRIETHANOLAMINE
Limited evidence of any toxicity		SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT
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, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-60, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		SALICYLIC ACID

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin		CETYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin		TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SODIUM CHLORIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, CETYL ACETATE
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN, CETEARETH-20
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE, PEG-100 STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant		PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL

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		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-100 STEARATE
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		CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE-60, PROPYLPARABEN
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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		CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) EXTRACT, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), SORBITOL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, SALIX ALBA (WHITE WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER, FRAGRANCE, CETYL ACETATE

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		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO), PHENOXYETHANOL
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		TRIETHANOLAMINE

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 very low doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		TITANIUM DIOXIDE (NON-NANO)
One or more animal studies show blood sugar changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood		PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN