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OXY Spot Treatment Blemish Repair Formula
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesacne treatment; redness / rosacea treatment
Made byOxy by Mentholatum Co.
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Report for Mentholatum Co. | Oxy | OXY Spot Treatment Blemish Repair Formula

OXY Spot Treatment Blemish Repair Formula

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyUNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (1%, Acne Treatment). Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol (25 v/v), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate, Butylene Glycol, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Menthol, Methylparaben, PEG 8/SMDI Copolymer, Phytic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hydroxide.
Directions from packaging:Wash hands before applying. Apply a small dot to irritated pores or razor bumps. Cleanse skin thoroughly before applying. Cover entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily. For best results, use 1 to 2 times a day.
Warnings from packaging:When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. For external use only.

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About the ratings

EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
PEG-8/ SMDI COPOLYMEROrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (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
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
ETHANOL
ALCOHOL (25 V/V)		Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
MENTHOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
SODIUM HYDROXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATENone Identified
Data: None
SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
CROTON LECHLERI RESIN EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
PHYTIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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.
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.
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence DIAZOLIDINYL UREA
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, PHYTIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent METHYLPARABEN
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHANOL
Not suspected to be persistent HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, MENTHOL
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority WATER
Classified as medium human health priority SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as a low human health priority GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority ETHANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PHYTIC ACID, MENTHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-8/ SMDI COPOLYMER, METHYLPARABEN

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Occupational hazards related to handling SODIUM HYDROXIDE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, ETHANOL
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-8/ SMDI COPOLYMER, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SALICYLIC ACID, MENTHOL, ETHANOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHYTIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, ETHANOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Human skin irritant - moderate evidence HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel CROTON LECHLERI RESIN EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE COPOLYMER, PHYTIC ACID, PEG-8/ SMDI COPOLYMER, MENTHOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHANOL, ASCORBYL METHYLSILANOL PECTINATE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Strong evidence of occupational hazards SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE

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.
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.
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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics 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 PEG-8/ SMDI COPOLYMER
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) SALICYLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications SALICYLIC ACID