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St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Renew & Firm
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesexfoliant / scrub; foot cleansing
Made bySt. Ives by Alberto-Culver
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Report for Alberto-Culver | St. Ives | St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Renew & Firm

St. Ives Apricot Scrub, Renew & Firm

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

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: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl, Glycol Stearate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Zea Mays Kernel Meal (Corn), Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract (Apricot), Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Matricaria), Helianthus Annuus Extract (Sunflower), Primula Veris Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arginine, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Carbomer, Ceteareth 20, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Niacinamide, PEG 12 Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Urea, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
Directions from packaging:Massage gently onto wet face, avoiding contact with eyes. Leave on skin for up to 3 minutes. To remove, wipe with tissue or rinse with water. For optimal results wipe with tissue.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsSun Alert: This product may make your skin more sensitive to sun. As with any good skin care regimen, use SPF 15 sunscreen to protect your skin during the day. Continue use of sunscreen for a week after you discontinue use.

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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
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CETEARETH-20Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PEG-12 DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-60Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-100 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TRIETHANOLAMINECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
GLYCOLIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Fair
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCOL STEARATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
CAFFEINECancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation
Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA)		None Identified
Data: Limited
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT (SUNFLOWER)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERSNone Identified
Data: Limited
JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER
JUGLANS REGIA SHELL POWDER		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT
PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT EXTRACT (APRICOT)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
ARGININENone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL (CORN)		None Identified
Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERYL STEARATE SENone Identified
Data: Limited
NIACINAMIDENone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM CHLORIDEInnocuous
Data: Robust
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)
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen CAFFEINE, 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.
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

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

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)
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TRIETHANOLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE
Human any toxicant - strong evidence IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Known human immune system toxicant COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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 NIACINAMIDE, PETROLATUM, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER, TRIETHANOLAMINE, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAFFEINE
Not suspected to be persistent UREA, PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, GLYCOL STEARATE, SORBITOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, CETEARETH-20, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ARGININE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE

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 ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, WATER, SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-60, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, NIACINAMIDE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CARBOMER, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE

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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative DIMETHICONE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, WATER, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SORBITOL, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-60, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETEARETH-20, CARBOMER, CAFFEINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE

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)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, 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)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PEG-100 STEARATE, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
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 PEG-100 STEARATE, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, POLYSORBATE-60, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, PEG-12 DIMETHICONE, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, SORBITOL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, PETROLATUM, JUGLANS REGIA (PERSIAN WALNUT) SHELL POWDER, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAFFEINE, ARGININE

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)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses TITANIUM DIOXIDE
No workplace limits set GLYCOLIC ACID

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics GLYCOLIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics UREA, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications CETEARETH-20, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCOLIC ACID, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIETHANOLAMINE