| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | moisturizer; oil controller |
| Made by | eau thermale Avene by Pierre Fabre Group |
| 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 (aqua), Cyclomethicone, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, Lactic Acid, Polymethylmethacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, C13 14 Isoparaffin, Disodium Phosphate, Bisabolol, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (parfum), Laureth 7, Polysorbate 20, Salicylic Acid, Zinc, Gluconate |
| Directions from packaging: | Apply at night after thoroughly cleansing the skin with Cleanance Soap - free facial gel cleanser and soothing with a fine mist of Avene Thermal Spring Water spray. |
| Warnings from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and lips. Can occasionally cause slight stinging. This is only temporary and due to the activity and effectiveness of the product. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Children under 3 should not use this product. Daytime use of SPF 15 sunscreen is recommended. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous | Data: Fair |
| ZINC | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Good |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| LAURETH-7 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| GLYCOLIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| 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 |
| POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| DIMETHICONOL | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| GLUCONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM PHOSPHATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BISABOLOL | 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 | ZINC, SALICYLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE | |
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 | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | ZINC | |
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) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ZINC | |
| 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) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | LACTIC ACID, BISABOLOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | ZINC, SALICYLIC ACID, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
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, POLYSORBATE-20, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BISABOLOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | ZINC | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
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) |
| Occupational hazards related to handling | ZINC, SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYACRYLAMIDE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| 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 | POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | CUCURBITA PEPO (PUMPKIN) SEED OIL, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, BISABOLOL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | ZINC | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | POLYACRYLAMIDE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ZINC | |
| 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 | POLYSORBATE-20, DISODIUM EDTA, BISABOLOL, CYCLOMETHICONE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ZINC, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, GLYCERIN, GLUCONATE, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIMETHICONOL, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN | |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID | |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| No workplace limits set | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | ZINC | |
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, LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | LACTIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID | |
