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University Medical Stretch Erase Stretch Mark Cream
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesbody firming lotion; scar treatment
Made byUniversity Medical by University Medical Products
Data last updatedOctober 2009
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University Medical Stretch Erase Stretch Mark Cream

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
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), Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate (Palm Oil), C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract (Mallow), Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint), Primula Veris Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract (Lemon Balm), Achillea Millefolium Extract (Yarrow), Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Magnesium Silicate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 3, PEG 8, PEG 75, PEG 150, Mannitol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glycerin, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Darutoside, Cetyl Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract (Gotu Kola), Carbomer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta Sitosterol, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Alumina, Acetyl Hexapeptide 3, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Trideceth 6, Squalane, Dimethiconol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5, Rutin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 3, Phaseolus Lunatus Seed Extract (Green Bean), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Fragrance (Parfum), Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA
Directions from packaging:For use on abdomen, breasts and upper/lower torso areas. Massage a generous amount of cream completely into the affected areas twice daily, until desired results are achieved.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsFor external use only. Not recommended for use if pregnant or lactating. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance. If irritation or redness develops, discontinue use.

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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
PEG-8Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-75Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
PEG-150Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
ALUMINADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Good
CYCLOTETRASILOXANEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
LECITHINMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM POLYACRYLATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT
ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT (YARROW)		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
CYCLOPENTASILOXANECancer, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT
MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (LEMON BALM)		Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
TRIDECETH-6Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM SILICATECancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERINIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
BETA SITOSTEROLPersistence and bioaccumulation
Data: Fair
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT
MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT (PEPPERMINT)		Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PENTYLENE GLYCOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER EXTRACT
MALVA SYLVESTRIS FLOWER EXTRACT (MALLOW)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS (LADY'S MANTLE) EXTRACT
ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDENone Identified
Data: None
TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANENone Identified
Data: Limited
PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-3 (MATRIXYL)None Identified
Data: None
DARUTOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT (GOTU KOLA)		None Identified
Data: Limited
DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINENone Identified
Data: None
ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3None Identified
Data: None
DIMETHICONOLNone Identified
Data: Limited
CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: None
PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5None Identified
Data: None
RUTINNone Identified
Data: Fair
PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3None Identified
Data: None
PHASEOLUS LUNATUS (GREEN BEAN) SEED EXTRACT
PHASEOLUS LUNATUS SEED EXTRACT (GREEN BEAN)		None Identified
Data: Limited
CETYL DIMETHICONEData gaps
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
MANNITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATENone Identified
Data: Limited
SQUALANENone Identified
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL PALMITATENone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM ASCORBATEData gaps
Data: Fair
CARBOMERNone 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 animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHEROL
Cancer - limited evidence MAGNESIUM SILICATE
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE

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)
Possible human reproductive or developmental toxin CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence ALUMINA

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)
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity ALUMINA

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 animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence CYCLOTETRASILOXANE

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
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT
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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Persistent or bioaccumulative and moderate to high toxicity concern in humans HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, ALUMINA
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative PEG-75, PEG-150, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not suspected to be persistent TRIDECETH-6, SQUALANE, PHENOXYETHANOL, MANNITOL, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Not suspected to be persistent ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife BETA SITOSTEROL

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, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority PEG-150, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SQUALANE, TOCOPHEROL
Classified as a high human health priority CYCLOTETRASILOXANE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful MANNITOL
Classified as medium human health priority HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SODIUM ASCORBATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BETA SITOSTEROL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TRIDECETH-6, PEG-75, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ALUMINA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-8, MAGNESIUM SILICATE

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 PEG-75, PEG-150, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, RUTIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-8, MANNITOL, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, LECITHIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT, LECITHIN, ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative CYCLOTETRASILOXANE, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative SQUALANE, LECITHIN, BETA SITOSTEROL
Suspected to be an environmental toxin TRIDECETH-6, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALUMINA
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-75, PEG-150, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, MANNITOL, MAGNESIUM SILICATE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)

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) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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, SODIUM ASCORBATE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CETYL DIMETHICONE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical MAGNESIUM SILICATE
Insufficient data to determine safety ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) 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 TOCOPHEROL, SODIUM ASCORBATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, POLYSORBATE-20, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL DIMETHICONE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARBOMER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, PHASEOLUS LUNATUS (GREEN BEAN) SEED EXTRACT, MALVA SYLVESTRIS (MALLOW) FLOWER EXTRACT, DARUTOSIDE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SQUALANE, RUTIN, PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-3, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-3 (MATRIXYL), PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS (LEMON BALM) LEAF EXTRACT, MANNITOL, HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE, GLYCERYL POLYMETHACRYLATE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, DIPALMITOYL HYDROXYPROLINE, DIMETHICONOL, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACT, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BETA SITOSTEROL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS (LADY'S MANTLE) EXTRACT, ALUMINA, ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3

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 TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

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)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications LECITHIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE