| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | anti-aging; toners / astringents |
| Made by | Livia Pure Skin Care by Livia Pure Skin Care |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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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: | Nano Structured Water with Magnesium, Potassium, and Silica, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel), Colloidal Silver, Hyaluronic Acid, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Organic Ganoderma Lucidum (Kojic Acid), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil , Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Oil), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract. (Glycolic Acids), (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, Organic Salix Lucida (Salicylic Acid), Organic Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice), Organic Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm), Organic Panax Ginseng (Chinese Ginseng), Organic Pimpinella Anisum (Anise), Organic Armoracia Rusticana (Horseradish), Organic Schisandra Chinensis (Schisandra), Organic Joeniculum Vulgare (Fennel), Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender Distillate), Pelargonium Gravolens (Geranium Essential Oil), (2s)-2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic Acid, R Lipoic Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit Seed), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Seed), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Stay C), Multi Fruit Glycolic acids, 19+ Enzymatic Concentrate (all from plant sources), Camu Camu Berry, Organic Calophyllum Inophyllum (Oil of Tamanu), Morinda Citrifolia (Noni), Citrus Limon (Lemon Essential Oil), Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea), Chamaemelum Nobile (Chamomile Essential Oil), Organic Arnica Montana (Arnica), Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree), Organic Resina Propoli (Propolis), Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot Oil), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Annatto (Bixa Orelana) Seed. |
| Directions from packaging: | Use daily; spray liberally after cleansing, applying product or just for a pick me up during your day. SHAKE WELL |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| CI 77820 COLLOIDAL SILVER | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS 19 ENZYMATIC CONCENTRATE (ALL FROM PLANT SOURCES) (PLANT-DERIVED) | Miscellaneous |  Data: None |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (BENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE, METHYLPARABEN, TRICLOSAN) |  Data: Limited |
| GLYCOLIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ARNICA MONTANA (ORGANIC) | Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Limited |
| SILICA, AMORPHOUS | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Good |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) (ORGANIC) | Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| KOJIC ACID | Cancer |  Data: Fair |
| MAGNESIUM | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE (ALOE VERA) (ORGANIC) | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL | None Identified |  Data: None |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) EXTRACT ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS (KIWI) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| FRAGARIA VESCA (STRAWBERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PANAX GINSENG (GINSENG) EXTRACT PANAX GINSENG (CHINESE GINSENG) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ANISE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ARMORACIA RUSTICANA (HORSERADISH) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SCHIZANDRA CHINENSIS (SCHIZANDRA BERRY) SCHISANDRA CHINENSIS (SCHISANDRA) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE (SWEET FENNEL) OIL JOENICULUM VULGARE (FENNEL) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) DISTILLATE LAVANDULA OFFICINALIS (LAVENDER DISTILLATE) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS (ROSE GERANIUM) OIL PELARGONIUM GRAVOLENS (GERANIUM ESSENTIAL OIL) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALPHA LIPOIC ACID R LIPOIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| Myrciaria dubia (CAMU CAMU) CAMU CAMU BERRY | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (ALEXANDRIAN LAUREL) SEED OIL CALOPHYLLUM INOPHYLLUM (OIL OF TAMANU) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MORINDA CITRIFOLIA SEED OIL MORINDA CITRIFOLIA (NONI) | None Identified | Data: None |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) OIL CITRUS LIMON (LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA (CARROT) OIL | None Identified | Data: None |
| SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE | Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| DIMETHYL SULFONE METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYALURONIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ARGININE (2S)-2-AMINO-5-GUANIDINOPENTANOIC ACID | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PROPOLIS | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT ANNATTO (BIXA ORELANA) SEED. | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA OIL) (ORGANIC) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL CHAMAEMELUM NOBILE (CHAMOMILE ESSENTIAL OIL) (ORGANIC) | Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | CI 77820 | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | KOJIC ACID | |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
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) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ARNICA MONTANA | |
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 | CI 77820, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER, POTASSIUM, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCOLIC ACID, MAGNESIUM | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | PROPOLIS, ARGININE, DIMETHYL SULFONE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
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, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPOLIS, POTASSIUM, HYALURONIC ACID, DIMETHYL SULFONE, ARGININE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | CI 77820 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID | |
| Known human broad systemic toxicant | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | MAGNESIUM |
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 | POTASSIUM | |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | UNSPECIFIED EXTRACTS | |
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 | BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM), GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), ARMORACIA RUSTICANA (HORSERADISH), ARGININE, ANISE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | products that may be aerosolized (airborne) | SILICA, AMORPHOUS |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT | |
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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | BIXA ORELLANA (ANNATTO) SEED EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, WATER, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, PROPOLIS, POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM, HYALURONIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, DIMETHYL SULFONE, ARGININE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | CI 77820 | |
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 | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | CI 77820 | |
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) |
| Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
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 | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | SALICYLIC ACID, CI 77820, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | GLYCOLIC ACID | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | CI 77820 |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID | |
