| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | acne treatment |
| Made by | Murad by Murad, Inc. |
| Data last updated | February 2008 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Clarifying Cleanser Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.5%). Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (1.0%). Acne Spot Treatment Active Ingredient: Sulfur (3.0%). Skin Perfecting Lotion: Water (Aqua), Dicaprylyl Maleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Retinol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Honey Extract (Mel), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Talc, C12-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Glycolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Dimethicone, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA. Clarifying Cleanser Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C 14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Triclosan, Menthol, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben. |
| Directions from packaging: | Clarifying Cleanser: Massage small amount over dampened face and neck; rinse with warm water and pat dry. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel: Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication; cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily; because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a physician; if bothersome drying or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. Acne Spot Treatment: Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication; cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily; because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a physician; if bothersome drying or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Clarifying Cleanser: For external use only. When using this product using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin; if this occurs, only one drug should be used unless directed by a physician; avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel: For external use only. When using this product using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin; if this occurs, only one drug should be used unless directed by a physician; avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Other Information: Store at room temperature; avoid high temperatures; protect from freezing; flammable, keep away from flame, fire and heat. Acne Spot Treatment: For external use only. When using this product if excess skin irritation appears or persists, discontinue use and consult your physician; using other topical acne drugs at the same time or right after use of this product may increase dryness or irritation of the skin; if this occurs, only one drug should be used unless directed by a physician; avoid contact with eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if skin rash occurs. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| RETINOL (VITAMIN A) (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| CETEARETH-20 (Active Ingredient) | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN (Active Ingredient) | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN (Active Ingredient) | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| PHENOXYETHANOL (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| TALC (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS) |  Data: Fair |
| PPG-26-BUTETH-26 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BUTYL ALCOHOL) | Data: Limited |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE) | Data: Limited |
| TOCOPHEROL (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (GAMMA SULTONE), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Fair |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) FRUIT EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL (Active Ingredient) | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| SORBITAN STEARATE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL (Active Ingredient) | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| SULFUR (Active Ingredient) | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| STEARIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM PCA (Active Ingredient) | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL PROTEIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CAMELLIA OLEIFERA (TEA-OIL CAMELLIA) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA (BLACK COHOSH) ROOT EXTRACT CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO (TANGERINE) OIL CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (WILLOW HERB) EXTRACT EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCOLIPIDS (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROLYZED SOY FLOUR (Active Ingredient) | None Identified |  Data: None |
| PALMITOYL HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM AMYLOPECTIN/ GLYCERIN CROSSPOLYMER (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: None |
| SCLEROTIUM GUM (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SPIRAEA ULMARIA (MEADOWSWEET) FLOWER EXTRACT SPIRAEA ULMARIA FLOWER EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: None |
| C8-18 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE C12-15 FLUOROALCOHOL PHOSPHATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: None |
| METHYL GLUCETH-20 | None Identified | Data: None |
| MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE (Active Ingredient) | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| ALGAE EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALLANTOIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CITRONELLA OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DICAPRYLYL MALEATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HONEY EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SQUALANE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARBOMER (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT CAMELLIA OLEIFERA LEAF EXTRACT | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at very low doses | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
Persistence and bioaccumulation**Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHEROL, TALC, SULFUR, SODIUM PCA, PROPYLPARABEN, LECITHIN, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL, GLYCERIN, LIMONENE, DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALLANTOIN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, SQUALANE, SORBITAN STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, DICAPRYLYL MALEATE, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRONELLA OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) LEAF EXTRACT, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN, SALICYLIC ACID | |
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. |
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| 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 |
| Classified as irritant | TRICLOSAN, SULFUR, PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| 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. |
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| 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 | SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, LECITHIN, CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, DIMETHICONE, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | TRICLOSAN, RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LIMONENE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, TRICLOSAN, 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 | CETEARETH-20, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SODIUM PCA | |
