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Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesfacial moisturizer / treatment; oil controller
Made byMethode Physiodermie by
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Report for | Methode Physiodermie | Methode Physiodermie Oily Skin Cream

Methode Physiodermie Oily Skin Cream

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, 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: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Octanoate, Cylomethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-3, Dimethicone, Methoxy PEG-17/Dodecyl Glycol Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Birch (Betula Alba) Extract, Burdock (Arctium Majus) Extract, Sage (Salvia Officinalis) Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Lactoferrin, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose Oxidase, Potassium Thiocyanate, Glucose, Lecithin, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Propyl Gallate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Triclosan, Disodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, Butylparaben, Mathylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl salicylate, Gerniol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Linalool, Citronellol.
Directions from packaging:Clean your face with the appropriate cleansing Physiodermie milk (NB/SL) and the Stabilizing Lotion. Apply the Oily Skin Cream on face and massage gently to allow total penetration. Daily use leaves your skin better protected, balanced and oilfree. Its fine texture penetrates instantly. For optimal results, use in association with the appropriate Bioarome.

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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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CETEARETH-3Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
TRICLOSANEndocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHOXY PEG-17/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMEROrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
BENZYL SALICYLATEEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
EUGENOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABEN
MATHYLPARABEN
Endocrine 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
BUTYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
LECITHINMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE)
Data: Limited
LILIAL
BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL
Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HYDROXYCITRONELLALAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
GERANIOL
GERNIOL
Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LINALOOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CITRONELLOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LAURETH-7Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
ISOBUTYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYL GALLATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONE
CYLOMETHICONE
Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT
BIRCH (BETULA ALBA) EXTRACT
Use restrictions
Data: Limited
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
POLYACRYLAMIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
C13-14 ISOPARAFFINOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
ARCTIUM MAJUS (BURDOCK) EXTRACT
BURDOCK (ARCTIUM MAJUS) EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: None
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT
SAGE (SALVIA OFFICINALIS) EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
LACTOFERRINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLUCOSE OXIDASENone Identified
Data: Fair
PHOSPHOLIPIDSNone Identified
Data: Fair
CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
CETEARYL OCTANOATE
None Identified
Data: None
LACTOPEROXIDASENone Identified
Data: Fair
POTASSIUM THIOCYANATENone Identified
Data: Limited
GLUCOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITAN LAURATENone Identified
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATEData gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
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)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans EUGENOL

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
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses BUTYLPARABEN

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)
Associated with endocrine disruption LILIAL
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Associated with endocrine disruption BENZYL SALICYLATE
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN
One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses TRICLOSAN

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 PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence BUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, PROPYL GALLATE
Known human immune system toxicant IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
Possible human immune system toxicant LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, LINALOOL
Known human immune system toxicant GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, EUGENOL, FRAGRANCE, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans LILIAL
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative WATER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LECITHIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Not suspected to be persistent PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE, SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYL GALLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLUCOSE, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-3
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife TRICLOSAN, CYCLOMETHICONE

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, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN
Classified as medium human health priority POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, CYCLOMETHICONE, LILIAL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN LAURATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE, PROPYL GALLATE, POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, LINALOOL, LACTOPEROXIDASE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, GLUCOSE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GERANIOL, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, CITRONELLOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-3, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, EUGENOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONE
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity METHOXY PEG-17/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER, PROPYLPARABEN, 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 METHOXY PEG-17/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYACRYLAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, LECITHIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLUCOSE, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available 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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative TRICLOSAN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, DIMETHICONE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LECITHIN, LACTOPEROXIDASE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, GERANIOL, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE, PROPYL GALLATE, POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLUCOSE, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CETEARETH-3, LILIAL, BUTYLPARABEN

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) STEARYL ALCOHOL
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL

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 LAURATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYACRYLAMIDE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical BUTYLPARABEN
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 STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN LAURATE, PROPYLPARABEN, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL STEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, ETHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CYCLOMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel ARCTIUM MAJUS (BURDOCK) EXTRACT
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 BUTYLPARABEN
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TRICLOSAN, METHOXY PEG-17/DODECYL GLYCOL COPOLYMER, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, POTASSIUM THIOCYANATE, PHOSPHOLIPIDS, LINALOOL, LACTOPEROXIDASE, LACTOFERRIN, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, GLUCOSE OXIDASE, GLUCOSE, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, EUGENOL, CITRONELLOL, CITRIC ACID, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LILIAL, BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT, BENZYL SALICYLATE

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, PROPYL GALLATE

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)
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)
Interferes with gene expresion BUTYLPARABEN, 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)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, EUGENOL, LILIAL, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), TRICLOSAN
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) BETULA ALBA (BIRCH) EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, TRICLOSAN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) GERANIOL, DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications CETEARETH-3, LECITHIN, POLYACRYLAMIDE, PROPYL GALLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL