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Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesanti-aging; around-eye cream
Made byFresh by Fresh
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Fresh | Fresh | Fresh Repair & Restore Eye Balm

Fresh Repair & Restore Eye Balm

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other MODERATE concerns: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
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), C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, STEARETH-21, GLYCERYL STEARATE, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM PROTEIN, IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS FLOWER WAX, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACK CURRANT) SEED OIL, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, RETINYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARETH-2, NYLON 12, SODIUM ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, POLYACRYLAMIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), CAPRYLIC/CAPRICTRIGLYCERIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURYL METHACRYLATE/GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, LAURETH 7, SODIUM CARBOMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, METHYLPARABEN, CHLORPHENESIN, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID, BHT

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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
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
STEARETH-21Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
STEARETH-2Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
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
BHTCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ETHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions
Data: Good
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
LAURETH-7Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
ISOBUTYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMERContamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYL GALLATEAllergies/immunotoxicity, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TETRASODIUM EDTAOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Use restrictions
Data: Fair
CHLORPHENESINUse restrictions
Data: Limited
CITRIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Good
POLYACRYLAMIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (ACRYLAMIDE), Use restrictions
Data: Fair
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA EXTRACT
Multiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACTMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
C13-14 ISOPARAFFINOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
STEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL
BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
None Identified
Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Fair
LAURYL METHACRYLATE/ GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
ORRIS EXTRACT
IRIS FLORENTINA ROOT EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: None
PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATENone Identified
Data: None
SODIUM CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: None
WHEAT GERM PROTEINNone Identified
Data: Limited
LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATEData gaps
Data: Limited
CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM
CERATONIA SILIQUA GUM
None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
None Identified
Data: Fair
NYLON-12None Identified
Data: Limited
RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER EXTRACT
Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX
ORMENIS MULTICAULIS FLOWER WAX
Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
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 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

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

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, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence PROPYL GALLATE, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, BHT, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYL GALLATE, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, NYLON-12, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, 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.

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 STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYL GALLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, POLYACRYLAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, CITRIC ACID, CETYL ALCOHOL, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) 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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative POLYACRYLAMIDE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin STEARETH-21, STEARETH-2, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYL GALLATE, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, NYLON-12, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) OIL, GLYCERIN, ETHYLPARABEN, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT

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 skin irritant - moderate evidence CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) STEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL, 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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL, STEARETH-2, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYACRYLAMIDE, SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
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 STEARETH-2, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE-20, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, BUTYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BHT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED EXTRACT, WHEAT GERM PROTEIN, SODIUM CARBOMER, RIBES NIGRUM (BLACKCURRANT) SEED OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAISOSTEARATE, ORRIS EXTRACT, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER WAX, NYLON-12, LAURYL METHACRYLATE/ GLYCOL DIMETHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE, CUCUMIS SATIVUS (CUCUMBER) FRUIT EXTRACT, COMMIPHORA MYRRHA (MYRRH) EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, CHLORPHENESIN, CERATONIA SILIQUA (CAROB) GUM, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) EXTRACT, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER 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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses TETRASODIUM EDTA, PROPYL GALLATE, 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
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.

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 CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, SODIUM ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PROPYL GALLATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYACRYLAMIDE
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), CHLORPHENESIN, CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CHLORPHENESIN