| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | anti-aging; facial moisturizer / treatment |
| Made by | Olay by Procter & Gamble |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | WATER, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, GLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ALOE VERA GEL, DIMETHICONE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, STEARETH-21, CYCLOMETHICONE, FRAGRANCE, LAURETH 7, STEARETH-2, DISODIUM EDTA. |
| Directions from packaging: | Smooth on face and neck morning and night to exfoliate and moisturize. You may experience a brief tingling sensation as your Daily Renewal Cream works. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Use product only as recommended. Do not use around eyes or on eyelids. If product gets into eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, seek medical advice. Discontinue if rash or irritation develops. Keep out of reach of children. SEARCH TERMS: daily,renewal,cream,beta,hydroxy,complex,basic,lotion,daytime,dry,skin,everyday,all,moisturizers,olayagedefying,age,defying,oil,of,olaie,olaye,OlayAgeDefying,OlayAgeDefying,Olay,Age,Defying,Olay Age Defying,Daily Renewal Cream, Beta Hydroxy Complex, skin care |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| STEARETH-21 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| LAURETH-7 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CYCLOMETHICONE | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| STEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARETH-21, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | WATER, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | STEARETH-21, SALICYLIC ACID | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | STEARETH-21, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SALICYLIC ACID, POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | POLYACRYLAMIDE, DIMETHICONE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARETH-21, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
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) | STEARYL ALCOHOL |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| 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 | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CYCLOMETHICONE, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | FRAGRANCE, GLYCERIN, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
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 | POLYACRYLAMIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | SALICYLIC ACID | |
