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Bio Jouvance Clarifying Astringent
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typetoners / astringents
Made byBio Jouvance by Bio Jouvance Paris
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Report for Bio Jouvance Paris | Bio Jouvance | Bio Jouvance Clarifying Astringent

Bio Jouvance Clarifying Astringent

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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: Purified water, propylene glycol, sorbitol, saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract, citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract, pyrus malus (apple) extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycolic acid, glycoproteins, hydrolyzed elastin, retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), phytonadione (vitamin K), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), malva sylvestris (mallow) extract, hedera helix (ivy) extract, arnica montana (arnica) flower extract, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, sambucus nigra flower extract, cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil, allantoin, polysorbate-20, disodium EDTA, methylparaben, DMDM hydantoin, fragrance.
Directions from packaging:Cleanse the skin with Bio Jouvance Paris Clarifying 12% AHA or 5% AHA Cleanser. Saturate cotton pads with this astringent, and sweep over face, neck and décolleté; repeat until the skin is scrupulously clean. Blot skin dry.

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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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
GLYCOLIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Fair
CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL
CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) FLOWER OIL		Multiple, additive exposure sources, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT		Use restrictions
Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
LEMON EKISU
CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) FRUIT EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: None
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT
PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCOPROTEINSNone Identified
Data: Fair
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Fair
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Fair
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
HYDROLYZED ELASTINNone Identified
Data: Limited
PHYTONADIONENone Identified
Data: Fair
ALLANTOINNone Identified
Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
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)
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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 reproductive effects at high doses RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
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

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

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)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence 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 WATER, SORBITOL, GLYCOLIC ACID, POLYSORBATE-20
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHYTONADIONE, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), DISODIUM EDTA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful ALLANTOIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity 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

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food SORBITOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARNICA MONTANA (ARNICA) FLOWER EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PHYTONADIONE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, WATER, SORBITOL, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, GLYCOLIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ALLANTOIN

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 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 ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), 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 RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel LEMON EKISU, GLYCOPROTEINS, CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL, SORBITOL, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PHYTONADIONE, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (COMMON MALLOW) EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED ELASTIN, HEDERA HELIX (IVY) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT

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
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
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) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in some types of cosmetics (concentration limit) DMDM HYDANTOIN, GLYCOLIC ACID
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
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CANANGA ODORATA (YLANG YLANG) OIL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications GLYCOLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL