| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Type | facial cleanser |
| Made by | Freeman by pH Beauty Labs |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | This company does not test on animals, according to its certification. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water (Aqua), PEG 80 Sorbitan Laurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, PEG 150 Distearate, Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate, Citric Acid, Quaternium 15, Tetrasodium EDTA, PEG 150, PEG 150 Pentaerythritol Tetrastearate, PEG 6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (and Water), Polysorbate 20, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract (Pear), Salicylic Acid, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract (Apple), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde, Limonene, Linalool, Fragrance (Parfum), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Yellow 5 (CI 19140) |
| Directions from packaging: | Dampen skin with warm water and massage over skin. Rinse and pat dry. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| DMDM HYDANTOIN | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE PEG 150 PENTAERYTHRITOL TETRASTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| PEG-150 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-150 DISTEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Limited |
| SALICYLIC ACID | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| BENZYL ALCOHOL | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BENZYL SALICYLATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| QUATERNIUM-15 | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| CITRAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| GERANIOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| HEXYL CINNAMAL HEXYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: None |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| FD&C BLUE 1 BLUE 1 (CI 42090) | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| CITRIC ACID | Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: None |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Limited |
| DISODIUM EDTA | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Fair |
| PYRUS COMMUNIS SATIVA (PEAR) EXTRACT PYRUS COMMUNIS FRUIT EXTRACT (PEAR) | None Identified |  Data: None |
| PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT PYRUS MALUS FRUIT EXTRACT (APPLE) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | 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) |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SALICYLIC 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) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | LIMONENE | |
| 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 | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| One or more human case studies show equivocal skin effects | SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | QUATERNIUM-15, GERANIOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, FRAGRANCE, CITRAL, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | PEG-150, WATER, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLPARABEN, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GERANIOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, CITRIC ACID, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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, POLYSORBATE-20, GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Classified as medium human health priority | PEG-150, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5 | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GERANIOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, LIMONENE, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | BENZYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) | FD&C BLUE 1 | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, QUATERNIUM-15 | |
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 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIMONENE | |
| 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | PEG-150, TETRASODIUM EDTA, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, DISODIUM EDTA, LIMONENE, CITRIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | SALICYLIC ACID | |
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 | GERANIOL, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BENZYL SALICYLATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-150, WATER, SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, QUATERNIUM-15, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, LINALOOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C BLUE 1, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRIC ACID, CITRAL | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | LIMONENE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| 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, LIMONENE, CITRAL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-150 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE | |
| 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, QUATERNIUM-15, POLYSORBATE-20, PEG-150 DISTEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM TRIDECETH SULFATE, SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE, SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, PYRUS MALUS (APPLE) FRUIT EXTRACT, PYRUS COMMUNIS SATIVA (PEAR) EXTRACT, PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE, PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC GLYCERIDE, LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, GLYCERIN, GERANIOL, FRAGRANCE, LIMONENE, CITRIC ACID, CITRAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
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) |
| Strong evidence of occupational hazards | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TETRASODIUM EDTA, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
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) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | 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. |
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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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | SALICYLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, SALICYLIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, QUATERNIUM-15, SALICYLIC ACID | |
