| Score | |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | acne treatment |
| Made by | NeoStrata by NeoStrata |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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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: | Antibacterial Facial Cleanser: Active Ingredient: Triclosan 0.3%.Other Ingredients: Ammonium Chloride, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Gluconolactone, Glycine, Lauryl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Panthenol, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Triethanolamine.Oil- Free Lotion SPF 15: Active Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide.Other Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Gluconolactone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Biotin (Vitamin H), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Panthenol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Triundecanoin, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Arginine, Ammonium Hydroxide, Fatty Alcohol/ Polysorbate Blend, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben. NeoStrata Oil Control Gel - PHA / AHA 8Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat., Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Arginine, Niacinamide(Vitamin B3), Biotin (Vitamin H), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-10, Sclerotium Gum, Ethylene /Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin.Acne Treatment Solution- ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Salicylic Acid 2.0%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Acetyl Mandelic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Extract, Citric Acid, Cyclomethicone, Diisopropyl Adipate, Propylene Glycol, Tartaric Acid, Triethyl Citrate. Acne Spot Treatment Gel- ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Salicylic Acid 2.0%. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Acetyl Mandelic Acid, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Laureth-7, PEG-8, Polyacrylamide, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Acetate/ Arachis Hypogaea (Peanut) Oil, Tartaric Acid. |
| Directions from packaging: | Antibacterial Facial Cleanser: Apply to wet skin and gently massage to develope foaming action. Rinse thoroughly with water. Use twice daily.Acne Treatment Solution:Clean skin thoroughly . Using the pad, cover the affected area with a thin layer 1-3 times daily, avoiding eye area. Because too much drying of the skin may occur, start with 1 application daily, then gradually increase to 2-3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor.wash hands after applying.Oil- Control Gel:Apply to th eface and neck daily, following cleansing or as directed by a physician. Let dry thoroughly before applying other cosmetic products. If desired, reapply throughout day as needed. Daily use of a sunscreen is recommended with this product.Ance Spot Treatment Gel: Clean skin thoroughly before applying medication. Using fingertip, cover the entire affected area with 1-3 times daily. At first use start with 1 application daily and then slowly graduate to 2-3 times per day.Oil Free SPF 15: Apply to face and neck daily following cleansing. Apply before using other cosmetic products. Fr Adult use only. Apply additional sunscreen as needed for prolonged outdoor activities. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ARSENIC, LEAD, HEAVY METALS), Use restrictions | |
| PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | |
| RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) RETINYL (VITAMIN A) ACETATE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | |
| TRICLOSAN (Active Ingredient) | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions | |
| PEG-8 (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | |
| PEG-100 STEARATE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions | |
| SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| OCTINOXATE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| METHYLPARABEN (Active Ingredient) | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | |
| PROPYLPARABEN (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | |
| SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE TOCOPHERYL (VITAMIN E) ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | |
| PHENOXYETHANOL (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | |
| LAURETH-7 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE (Active Ingredient) | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards | |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Active Ingredient) | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| DIMETHICONE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | |
| ETHYLENE/ ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL (Active Ingredient) | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | |
| CYCLOMETHICONE (Active Ingredient) | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (Active Ingredient) | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient) | Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards | |
| CHLORPHENESIN (Active Ingredient) | Use restrictions | |
| CITRIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | Use restrictions | |
| POLYACRYLAMIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions | |
| POLYSORBATE (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| 1-DODECANOL LAURYL ALCOHOL (Active Ingredient) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | |
| C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | |
| PYRIDOXINE (Active Ingredient) | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | |
| PANTHENOL (Active Ingredient) | Multiple, additive exposure sources | |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL (Active Ingredient) | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| DISODIUM EDTA (Active Ingredient) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| STEARIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | Ecotoxicology | |
| FATTY ALCOHOLS FATTY ALCOHOL/ POLYSORBATE BLEND (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| OCTYLDODECYL NEOPENTANOATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| SCLEROTIUM GUM (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| ACETYL MANDELIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| ALLANTOIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| ARGININE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| GLUCONOLACTONE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| GLYCERIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| GLYCINE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| MANDELIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| PYRIDOXINE HCL PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6) (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| TARTARIC ACID (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| TRIETHYL CITRATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| XANTHAN GUM (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| BIOTIN (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| NIACINAMIDE (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| POLYQUATERNIUM-10 (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | |
| TRIUNDECANOIN (Active Ingredient) | Enhanced skin absorption | |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) EXTRACT (Active Ingredient) | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | |
| ARACHIS HYPOGAEA (PEANUT) OIL | Enhanced skin absorption | |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE (Active Ingredient) | Innocuous | |
| WATER (Active Ingredient) | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at low doses | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE | |
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 weak endocrine disruption | OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible photoallergic effects | OCTINOXATE, PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
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 skin irritant - moderate evidence | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
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 | AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, 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. |
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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. | OCTINOXATE | |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE) | |
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 | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ETHYLENE/ ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL ACETATE (VITMIN A ACETATE), TRICLOSAN, SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN | |
| 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 | PEG-8, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN, SALICYLIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN | |
| 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 | PEG-100 STEARATE |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |