Lumedia Facial Brightener (2009 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
FRAGRANCE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Miscellaneous, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
CETEARETH-20	Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ISOPROPYLPARABEN	Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
BUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ISOBUTYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Data gaps, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE	Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Neurotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
ETHYLPARABEN	Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PHENOXYETHANOL	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CYCLOMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOL	Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE	Use restrictions	Data: None
PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA (INDIAN GOOSEBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA FRUIT EXTRACT	None Identified	Data: Limited
POLYVINYLALCOHOL CROSSPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
DIACETYL BOLDINE	None Identified	Data: None
POLYDODECANAMIDEAMINIUM TRIAZADIPHENYLETHENESULFONATE	None Identified	Data: None
DIMETHYLACRYLAMIDE/ACRYLIC ACID POLYSTYRENE ETHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER	None Identified	Data: None
DIMETHICONOL	None Identified	Data: Limited
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE	None Identified	Data: None
GLYCERIN	None Identified	Data: Fair
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE	None Identified	Data: Fair
SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM BLACK TEA FERMENT	None Identified	Data: None
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Water (Aqua), Polyvinyl Alcohol Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Glycerin, Saccharomyces Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Cyclomethicone, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Petrolatum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diacetyl Boldine, Dimethiconol, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Ceteareth 20, Polydodecanamideaminium Triazadiphenylethenesulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Fragrance

Directions from packaging:

Begin with clean, dry skin. Apply Lumedia™ Facial Brightener no more than 2 times per day. Gently massage into skin until completely absorbed. This will leave your skin looking smooth with a subtle, radiant glow. Note: As Lumedia begins to work within your chosen target area, you may experience a moderate feeling of warmth. Other cosmetics, sunscreens and moisturizing lotions may be worn over Lumedia. However, wait 1-3 minutes after application or until Lumedia is completely absorbed. Use only as directed.

Warnings from packaging:

Warnings:Caution: For topical use only. Before using Lumedia™ Facial Brightener on a regular basis, test it on a small area of your forearm. If extreme redness/rash or itching occurs, discontinue use and call our customer service department at: 1-800-898-5153. For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If product comes in contact with eyes, flush with warm water. Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age unless directed by a doctor. If you have any questions regarding this product, call: 1-800-898-5153. Keep out of reach of children.

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