Biore Pore Perfect Deep Cleansing Pore Strips Face/Nose (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PEG-12 DIMETHICONE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUS	None Identified	Data: Fair
BUTYLENE GLYCOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
POLYQUATERNIUM-37	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: None
STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE	Data gaps, Use restrictions	Data: None
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT HAMMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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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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