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Biore Daily Deep Cleaning Pore Cleansing Cloths
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typespore strips; facial cleanser
Made byBiore by Kao Brands Company
Data last updatedMarch 2009
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Biore Daily Deep Cleaning Pore Cleansing Cloths

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), 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: Water, PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract (Grapefruit), Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract (Plum), Punica Granatum Extract (Pomegranate), PEG 32, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance
Directions from packaging:Thoroughly wipe face with cleansing cloth to deep clean, exfoliate and refresh. Best if used within 45 days after opening. Keep package tightly closed, and stored in a cool, dry place when not in use. After use, dispose of cloth in a trash receptacle (do not flush).
Warnings from packaging:WarningsKeep out of reach of children. For external use only. Like all facial cleanser, avoid getting product into eyes. If you do, rinse thoroughly with water.

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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
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PEG-32Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDESOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OILOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
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
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT
CITRUS GRANDIS FRUIT EXTRACT (GRAPEFRUIT)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) FRUIT EXTRACT
PRUNUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT (PLUM)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT
PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT (POMEGRANATE)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM CITRATENone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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
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
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN

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 PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority PHENOXYETHANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PEG-32, 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)
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)
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CITRATE, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID

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) DMDM HYDANTOIN
Classified as irritant PHENOXYETHANOL, 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)
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 PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PRUNUS DOMESTICA (PLUM) FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE
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
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - prohibited for use in some types of cosmetics DMDM HYDANTOIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL