Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

AVEENO SKIN BRIGHTENING DAILY SCRUB

last updated: 02/12/10 brand: Aveeno by Johnson & Johnson

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

78%

data gap

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78% of exfoliant/scrubs have lower concerns
77% of facial cleansers have lower concerns

COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

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
	Restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, 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: Water; Glycerin; Sodium Laureth Sulfate; Polyethylene; Lauryl Glucoside; PEG-16 Soy Sterol; Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein; Carbomer; Phenoxyethanol; Glycol Distearate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Methylparaben; Butylene Glycol; Fragrance; Laureth-4; Sodium Hydroxide; Tetrasodium EDTA

Directions from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Keep out of reach of children.

User Reviews & Comments

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"Shouldn't Sodium Laureth Sulfate be more potentially dangerous than Fragrance? Fragrance is listed as one of the last ingredients of the product, thus ..."

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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)
PEG-16 SOY STEROL	5	75%	Restrictions & warnings, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
METHYLPARABEN	5	78%	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE	5	63%	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (3-DIMETHYLAMINOPROPYLAMINE, NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents)
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)
PHENOXYETHANOL	4	67%	Restrictions & warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
LAURETH-4	3	96%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE	3	77%	Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
TETRASODIUM EDTA	2	81%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
GLYCERIN	2	74%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
GLYCOL DISTEARATE	1	93%	Multiple, additive exposure sources
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	1	79%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE	0	100%	None Identified
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN	0	94%	None Identified
CARBOMER	0	93%	None Identified
WATER	0	0%	Innocuous

Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERIN
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		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, METHYLPARABEN

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses		GLYCERIN

Restrictions & warnings*

*Listed below are restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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		PEG-16 SOY STEROL, POLYETHYLENE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit)		PHENOXYETHANOL
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel		PEG-16 SOY STEROL

Neurotoxicity*

*Listed below are neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at high doses		POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show brain, nervous system, or behavioral effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity		FRAGRANCE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity		PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity		POLYETHYLENE
Known human immune system toxicant		COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show kidney or renal system effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PEG-16 SOY STEROL
One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at low doses		METHYLPARABEN

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown		FRAGRANCE

Multiple, additive exposure sources*

*Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food		TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-16 SOY STEROL, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available		GLYCOL DISTEARATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		TETRASODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		BUTYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence	products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)	POLYETHYLENE, LAURETH-4

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		LAURETH-4, PEG-16 SOY STEROL
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption		POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		POLYETHYLENE
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, TETRASODIUM EDTA, POLYETHYLENE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-16 SOY STEROL, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-4, CARBOMER, GLYCOL DISTEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel		SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses		PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to moderate doses		GLYCERIN
No workplace limits set		SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.

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, POLYETHYLENE
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN