| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | acne treatment; bar soap |
| Made by | Zirh by Zirh International Corp |
| Data last updated | October 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Sodium Palmate, Sodium Cocoate, Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Dilinoleate, Stearic Acid, PPG 10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Palmate, Menthol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Mica, Malic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Glycolate, Potassium Cocoate, Ultramarines (CI 77707), Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Potassium Stearate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Vitis Vinifera Oil (Grapeseed), Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Citral |
| Directions from packaging: | Use daily in bath or shower. Lather well. Rinse thoroughly. |
| Warnings from packaging: | Warnings:For external use only. |
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 |
| RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| CITRAL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| BHT BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| MALIC ACID | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM LACTATE | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| SODIUM GLYCOLATE | Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |  Data: Fair |
| ULTRAMARINES | Multiple, additive exposure sources |  Data: Limited |
| MENTHOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Fair |
| GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM STEARATE | Ecotoxicology, Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM PALMATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| POTASSIUM PALMATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| SODIUM COCOATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| SODIUM DILINOLEATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM COCOATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL VITIS VINIFERA OIL (GRAPESEED) | 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) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | BHT | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | SODIUM LACTATE | |
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 reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BHT | |
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) |
| 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) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at high doses | BHT | |
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) |
| One or more animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses | MICA | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | BHT, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE, CITRAL | |
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 | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, WATER, SODIUM COCOATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, MALIC ACID, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | GLYCERIN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | POTASSIUM COCOATE, POTASSIUM STEARATE, SODIUM DILINOLEATE, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM LACTATE, SORBITOL, MENTHOL, CITRAL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | MICA | |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE | |
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, SORBITOL, SODIUM COCOATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, MICA, MALIC ACID, GLYCERIN | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM LACTATE, STEARIC ACID, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM DILINOLEATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, POTASSIUM STEARATE, POTASSIUM COCOATE, MENTHOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CITRAL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, BHT | |
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) |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, SODIUM LACTATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM STEARATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MENTHOL, MALIC ACID, GLYCERIN, CITRAL, BHT | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ULTRAMARINES, MENTHOL | |
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 and be persistent or bioaccumulative (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SODIUM DILINOLEATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM STEARATE | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM LACTATE, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM COCOATE, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, POTASSIUM COCOATE, PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MICA, MENTHOL, MALIC ACID, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CITRAL | |
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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | MALIC ACID |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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 | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM STEARATE | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| 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 | TOCOPHERYL ACETATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PENTASODIUM PENTETATE | |
| 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 | STEARIC ACID, POTASSIUM STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PENTASODIUM PENTETATE, BHT | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, SORBITOL, SODIUM DILINOLEATE, PPG-10 METHYL GLUCOSE ETHER, MENTHOL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CITRAL | |
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) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | TITANIUM DIOXIDE | |
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) |
| 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. |
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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 | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, MALIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) | products for use on damaged skin or infants | PENTASODIUM PENTETATE |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Safe for use as a pH adjuster, insufficient data to support safety of other uses, according to industry safety panel | MALIC ACID, CITRAL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | MALIC ACID | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM LACTATE | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM GLYCOLATE, SODIUM LACTATE | |
