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Avon Clearskin® Professional Invisible Blemish Treatment
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesacne treatment; concealer
Made byAvon by Avon Products, Inc.
Data last updatedJune 2010
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Avon Clearskin® Professional Invisible Blemish Treatment

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

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE: SALICYLIC ACID 2.00%, WATER/EAU, SD ALCOHOL 40-B, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRIDECETH-9, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE, SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, THIODIPROPIONIC ACID, SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT, TOCOPHEROL, STYRENE/VP COPOLYMER, XANTHAN GUM, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ISODODECANE, POLYSTYRENE/HYDROGENATED POLYISOPENTENE COPOLYMER, SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, GLYCOLIC ACID, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, DISODIUM EDTA

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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
SALICYLIC ACID
(Active Ingredient)		Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
GLYCOLIC ACIDUse restrictions
Data: Fair
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
TOCOPHEROLCancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDEPersistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
SD ALCOHOL 40BOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Limited
SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENTAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
TRIDECETH-9Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
ETHOXYDIGLYCOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT JUICE
PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT JUICE		None Identified
Data: Limited
SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT
SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
ISODODECANENone Identified
Data: Limited
POLYSTYRENE HYDROGENATED POLYISOPENTENE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
THIODIPROPIONIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Limited
STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER
STYRENE/VP COPOLYMER		None Identified
Data: Limited
XANTHAN GUMNone Identified
Data: Limited
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSENone Identified
Data: Fair
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 TOCOPHEROL
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen SALICYLIC ACID
One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)

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)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at moderate doses ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

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

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 immune system toxicity SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative TRIDECETH-9, WATER, THIODIPROPIONIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), GLYCOLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife SALICYLIC ACID, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT

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 XANTHAN GUM, WATER, GLYCOLIC ACID, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Classified as medium human health priority TRIDECETH-9
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful THIODIPROPIONIC ACID, TOCOPHEROL, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful DISODIUM EDTA
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity SALICYLIC ACID, SD ALCOHOL 40B

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)
Occupational hazards related to handling SD ALCOHOL 40B, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
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 THIODIPROPIONIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, TOCOPHEROL, SALICYLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL, DISODIUM EDTA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available SD ALCOHOL 40B, 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.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin TRIDECETH-9
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin THIODIPROPIONIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, WATER, TOCOPHEROL, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, GLYCOLIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA

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 AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
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 SODIUM LAURETH-40 SULFATE, TOCOPHEROL, SD ALCOHOL 40B, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel XANTHAN GUM
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 DISODIUM EDTA
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT, STYRENE/ PVP COPOLYMER, SILYBUM MARIANUM (LADY'S THISTLE) EXTRACT, SACCHAROMYCES/ ZINC FERMENT, PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) FRUIT JUICE, POLYSTYRENE HYDROGENATED POLYISOPENTENE COPOLYMER, ISODODECANE, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) EXTRACT, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE

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)
No workplace limits set GLYCOLIC ACID

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)
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)
Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits GLYCOLIC ACID
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) SALICYLIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE), SALICYLIC ACID
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, GLYCOLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID