| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | acne treatment; toners / astringents |
| Made by | Annemarie Borlind by Borlind of Germany |
| 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: | AQUA (WATER), ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, SORBITOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, STEARIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ALCOHOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, FARNESOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, ALLANTOIN, FAEX (YEAST) EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, BISABOLOL, RETINYL PALMITATE, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, LACTIC ACID, ARGININE, ZINC OXIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE, AROMA (FRAGRANCE), ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, TOCOPHEROL, LECITHIN |
| Directions from packaging: | Purifying Care Facial Cream should be applied morning and evening to cleansed and toned skin. Apply thinly and evenly. |
Where to purchase | ||
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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 |
| 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 |
| LIMONENE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| LECITHIN | Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions |  Data: Good |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| LINALOOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| ZINC OXIDE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Good |
| TOCOPHEROL | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) |  Data: Fair |
| ALCOHOL DENATURED | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| FARNESOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Fair |
| ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE | Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE | None Identified |  Data: None |
| POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE | None Identified | Data: None |
| YEAST EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE EXTRACT ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SORBITOL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ARGININE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ALLANTOIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| BISABOLOL | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Limited |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | LIMONENE | |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE) | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC ACID | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC 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) |
| One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ZINC OXIDE, LIMONENE | |
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 SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
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 any effects at very low doses | ZINC OXIDE | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Associated with immunotoxicity | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of immune system toxicity | products for use on skin | LIMONENE |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Possible human immune system toxicant | LINALOOL, FARNESOL, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | ZINC OXIDE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LECITHIN, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ALLANTOIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, LACTIC ACID, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BISABOLOL, ARGININE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, SORBITOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, BENZYL BENZOATE | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LINALOOL, FARNESOL, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BISABOLOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ARGININE, ALLANTOIN | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | BENZYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Possible human respiratory toxicant | ZINC OXIDE | |
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 | LIMONENE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| 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 | ZINC OXIDE, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LINALOOL, LECITHIN, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE), ARGININE, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | LECITHIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED, 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LECITHIN, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | STEARIC ACID, BENZYL SALICYLATE, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, FARNESOL, ARGININE, BISABOLOL, ALLANTOIN, ALCOHOL DENATURED | |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | ZINC OXIDE, 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) |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL, LIMONENE | |
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) |
| 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 | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) EXTRACT | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE | |
| 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 GLYCYRRHETINATE, STEARIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), BISABOLOL, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE) | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, SORBITOL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) LEAF EXTRACT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 METHYLGLUCOSE DISTEARATE, LINALOOL, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, FARNESOL, LIMONENE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, ARGININE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF JUICE EXTRACT | |
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) |
| No workplace limits set | LACTIC ACID | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, 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) |
| 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 - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel | STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel | BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LINALOOL, LIMONENE | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), LACTIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | BENZYL ALCOHOL, LACTIC ACID, LECITHIN | |
