| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | hormonal cream; moisturizer |
| Made by | Curel by Kao Brands Company |
| Data last updated | October 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: | Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Betaine, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Corn Starch Modified, Dimethicone, Polypropylene, Menthyl Lactate, Paraffin, Disodium Edta, Dmdm Hydantoin, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Fragrance. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| POLYPROPYLENE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| DIMETHICONE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PETROLATUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS) |  Data: Fair |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| BETAINE | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| PARAFFIN | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| CORN STARCH, MODIFIED | None Identified |  Data: None |
| BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROLYZED ELASTIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MENTHYL LACTATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYL PALMITATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE | 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYPROPYLENE | |
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 low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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 | |
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 | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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 not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, BETAINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE, MENTHYL LACTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PETROLATUM, PARAFFIN, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, POLYPROPYLENE | |
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 | PROPYLPARABEN, PETROLATUM, PARAFFIN, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | BETAINE, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT | |
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 | DIMETHICONE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | BETAINE, WATER, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYPROPYLENE, PETROLATUM, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, GLYCERIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) | |
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) | DMDM HYDANTOIN |
| Classified as irritant | DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE | |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ISOSTEARATE, PARAFFIN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, MENTHYL LACTATE, PETROLATUM, POLYPROPYLENE | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, BETAINE | |
| 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 | CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DISTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED | |
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) |
| 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) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics | DMDM HYDANTOIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | DIMETHICONE | |
