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Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typefacial cleanser
Made byAveeno by Johnson & Johnson
Data last updatedFebruary 2010
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Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: Water; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Decyl Glucoside; Glycerin; Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate; PEG-16 Soy Sterol; Polysorbate 20; PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide; Phenoxyethanol; Tetrasodium EDTA; Butylene Glycol; Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate; Sodium Citrate; Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein; Citric Acid; PEG-14M; Methylparaben; Butylparaben; Ethylparaben; Isobutylparaben; Propylparaben; Fragrance
Directions from packaging:Massage pad on wet skin to work up lather. Use smooth side for gentle cleansing all over face, especially on delicate areas (around eyes). Use textured side for exfoliation to lift away dulling impurities. Rinse face thoroughly and throw pad away (do not flush). Use daily for cleaner, smoother, naturally radiant skin.
Warnings from packaging:For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

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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
PEG-14MOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
PEG-16 SOY STEROLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine 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
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
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
ISOBUTYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DECYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATENone Identified
Data: None
PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDENone Identified
Data: None
SODIUM COCO PG DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
SODIUM CITRATENone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN		None Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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)
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)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses ISOBUTYLPARABEN
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN
Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN

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
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence ETHYLPARABEN
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects ISOBUTYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence BUTYLPARABEN
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

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, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SODIUM CITRATE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-16 SOY STEROL, PEG-14M, 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

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 COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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 irritant 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 PEG-16 SOY STEROL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, 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 TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, PEG-16 SOY STEROL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM COCO PG DIMONIUM CHLORIDE PHOSPHATE, PPG-2 HYDROXYETHYL COCAMIDE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM LAUROAMPHODIACETATE, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CITRIC ACID

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

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, BUTYLPARABEN

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 - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel PEG-16 SOY STEROL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE