| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | exfoliant / scrub |
| Made by | Murad by Murad, Inc. |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | PEG-8 Beeswax, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sucrose, Cetyl Dimethicone, Polyethylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Jojoba Esters, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance (Parfum), Tribehenin, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Behenate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Carnitine, Lecithin, Cysteic Acid, Pantetheine Sulfonate, Caffeine, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Atelocollagen, Centella Asiatica Extract, Esculin, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Retinol, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Maltodextrin, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Polyisobutene, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Limonene, Linalool, Xanthan Gum, Isopropylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140). |
| Directions from packaging: | -Rub a generous amount between hands to soften and massage over damp skin using firm, circular motions.-Rinse with warm water.-For optimal results, use 2-3 times weekly and follow with Firm and Tone Serum. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CETEARETH-20 | Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-8 BEESWAX | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL BEHENATE | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | Cancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| ISOPROPYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| POLYETHYLENE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps |  Data: Limited |
| PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT PAULLINIA CUPANA SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| POLYISOBUTENE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| CAFFEINE | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation | Data: Fair |
| CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CARNITINE | None Identified |  Data: Fair |
| CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CYSTEIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERS | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| UNCARIA TOMENTOSA (CAT'S CLAW) EXTRACT UNCARIA TOMENTOSA EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ATELOCOLLAGEN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PANTETHEINE SULFONATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CETYL DIMETHICONE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ESCULIN | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MALTODEXTRIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CARBOMER | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TRIBEHENIN | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
| SUCROSE | 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at very low doses | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CAFFEINE, POLYETHYLENE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| Limited evidence of developmental toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | ISOPROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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) |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence | POLYETHYLENE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL | |
| 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 | TRIBEHENIN, SUCROSE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYISOBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, LIMONENE, CARBOMER, CAFFEINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | LINALOOL, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ESCULIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARETH-20 | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
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 | XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, MALTODEXTRIN, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | POLYISOBUTENE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, TRIBEHENIN, SUCROSE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ESCULIN, LIMONENE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CARBOMER, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAFFEINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Limited evidence of skin toxicity | RETINOL (VITAMIN A), SALICYLIC ACID, PEG-8 BEESWAX, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE | |
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 | LIMONENE | |
| 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 | GLYCERYL BEHENATE, XANTHAN GUM, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), SODIUM CHLORIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYISOBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE, PEG-8 BEESWAX, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, LINALOOL, LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, LIMONENE, CARNITINE, CAFFEINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | GLYCERYL BEHENATE, SALICYLIC ACID, PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT, LECITHIN | |
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 | CYCLOPENTASILOXANE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, TRIBEHENIN, LECITHIN | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | XANTHAN GUM, SUCROSE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYISOBUTENE, POLYETHYLENE, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, LINALOOL, ISOPROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, ESCULIN, CETEARETH-20, CARBOMER, CAFFEINE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | LIMONENE | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | GLYCERYL BEHENATE, POLYETHYLENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | LIMONENE | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | CETYL DIMETHICONE, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, GLYCERYL BEHENATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, POLYETHYLENE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | ISOPROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | POLYETHYLENE | |
| 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 | GLYCERYL BEHENATE, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), POLYSORBATE-20, TRIBEHENIN, POLYETHYLENE, CETYL DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, CARBOMER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM CHONDROITIN SULFATE, PANTETHEINE SULFONATE, ATELOCOLLAGEN, XANTHAN GUM, UNCARIA TOMENTOSA (CAT'S CLAW) EXTRACT, PEG-8 BEESWAX, PAULLINIA CUPANA (GUARANA) SEED EXTRACT, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ESCULIN, LIMONENE, CYSTEIC ACID, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CARNITINE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, ACRYLAMIDE/ AMMONIUM ACRYLATE COPOLYMER, CAFFEINE | |
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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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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
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) |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | GLYCERYL BEHENATE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINOL (VITAMIN A) | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only if satisfies manufacturing specifications or purity limits, according to industry safety panel (International Fragrance Association) | LINALOOL | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | CETEARETH-20, GLYCERYL DIBEHENATE, LECITHIN, SALICYLIC ACID, CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS | |
