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Biore Pore Perfect Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Face/Nose
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typepore strips
Made byBiore by Kao Brands Company
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Biore Pore Perfect Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Face/Nose

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Occupational hazards

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Nose Strips: Polyquaternium-37; Silica; Water; Glycerin; PEG-12 Dimethicone; Titanium Dioxide; Methylparaben. Face Strips: Polyquaternium-37; Silica; Water; Glycerin; Hammamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract; PEG-12 Dimethicone; Titanium Dioxide; Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate; Butylene Glycol; Methylparaben
Directions from packaging:For Nose Strip: Use only on the nose.For Face Strip: Avoid using around the eyes.Avoid using on acne blemishes or swollen, sunburned, excessively dry skin, or skin prone to spider veins.Consult a physician before using on skin being treated with prescription acne medication.Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandages or peel-off face masks.Remove strip as directed promptly after it becomes stiff. If strip is difficult or painful to remove, wet strip thoroughly until it slides off easily. Forceful removal of the strip should be avoided and may cause skin abrasions. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.Do not use more often than once every three days on nose or same area of the face.
Warnings from packaging:1. For nose strip: use only on the nose. 2. For face strip: avoid using around the eyes. 3. Avoid using on acne blemishes or swollen, sunburned, excessively dry skin, or skin prone to spider veins. 4. Consult physician before using on skin being treated with prescription acne medication. 5. Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandages or peel-off face masks. 6. Remove strip as directed promptly after it becomes stiff. If strip is difficult or painful to remove, wet strip thoroughly until it slides off easily. Forceful removal of the strip should be avoided and may cause skin abrasions. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. 7. Do not use more often than once every three days on nose or same area of the face.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
PEG-12 DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
POLYQUATERNIUM-37Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATEData gaps, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT
HAMMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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

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)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN

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 a low human health priority WATER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-37
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology 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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative POLYQUATERNIUM-37
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE
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 STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TITANIUM DIOXIDE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, GLYCERIN

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 TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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)
Interferes with gene expresion METHYLPARABEN

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions 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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE