| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | HIGH |
| Product Types | facial cleanser; redness / rosacea treatment |
| Made by | Murad by Murad, Inc. |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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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), DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE, COCOAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, GLYCERIN, PPG-2 ISOCETETH-20 ACETATE, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LINOLEIC ACID, PHYTONADIONE, LACTIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM, GLYCYRRHIZATE, PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT, LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN, TRICLOSAN, ALLANTOIN, PANTHENOL, ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, SODIUM PCA, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, METHOXYPROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, GELATIN, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, MORROCAN CHAMOMILE OIL, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL, GERANIUM MACULATUM OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491), FERRIC FERROCYANIDE (CI 77510), FD&C GREEN NO 3 (CI 42053), FD&C YELLOW NO 5(CI19140), MICA(CI 77019), D&C GREEN NO 6 (CI 61565), D&C YELLOW NO 11 (CI 47000). |
| Directions from packaging: | Massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. For optimal results, follow with recommended Recovery Treatment Gel. |
Where to purchase | ||
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| Shop with EWG on Amazon.com | Amazon.com product page | |
ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| TRICLOSAN | Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (CHLOROFORM, DIOXINS), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| OCTINOXATE ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE COCOAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| D&C YELLOW 11 D&C YELLOW NO 11 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| LACTIC ACID | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions |  Data: Limited |
| PPG-2 ISOCETETH-20 ACETATE | Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: None |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards |  Data: Good |
| D&C GREEN 6 D&C GREEN NO 6 | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| FD&C GREEN 3 FD&C GREEN NO 3 | Cancer, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Data gaps, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE) |  Data: Limited |
| IRON OXIDES | Cancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards | Data: Fair |
| FERRIC FERROCYANIDE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| MICA | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Fair |
| CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL CYMBOPOGON MARTINI OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| FD&C YELLOW 5 FD&C YELLOW NO 5(CI19140) | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| LINOLEIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) | Data: Limited |
| PANTHENOL | Multiple, additive exposure sources | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM PCA | Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | None Identified |  Data: None |
| CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) OIL GERANIUM MACULATUM OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) GLYCYRRHIZATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| METHYLPROPANEDIOL METHOXYPROPANEDIOL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| ALLANTOIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| GELATIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCERIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PHYTONADIONE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| DIPOTASSIUM EDTA | Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL MORROCAN CHAMOMILE OIL | Data gaps, 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) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | LACTIC ACID | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | IRON OXIDES, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, FD&C GREEN 3 | |
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 moderate doses | OCTINOXATE | |
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 studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE | |
| One or more studies show endocrine disruption at very low doses | TRICLOSAN | |
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 | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | METHYLPARABEN, OCTINOXATE | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL | |
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 | ZEA MAYS (CORN) OIL, WATER, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, IRON OXIDES, SODIUM PCA, PHYTONADIONE, GLYCERIN, FERRIC FERROCYANIDE, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALLANTOIN | |
| Not suspected to be persistent | CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, OCTINOXATE, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, D&C GREEN 6, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife | TRICLOSAN, MICA | |
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 | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, IRON OXIDES, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, LINOLEIC ACID, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), LACTIC ACID, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCERIN, GELATIN, FD&C YELLOW 5, FD&C GREEN 3, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | PANTHENOL | |
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 skin irritant - moderate evidence | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE | |
| Human any irritant - strong evidence | products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) | BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, TRICLOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL | |
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, PPG-2 ISOCETETH-20 ACETATE | |
| 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, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | |
| Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption | ACACIA SENEGAL 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 | PANTHENOL, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DIPOTASSIUM EDTA, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PUNICA GRANATUM (POMEGRANATE) EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL | |
| 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 | BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | TRICLOSAN, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SALVIA OFFICINALIS (SAGE) OIL, ROSA DAMASCENA (ROSE) FLOWER OIL, PPG-2 ISOCETETH-20 ACETATE, PHYTONADIONE, ORMENIS MULTICAULIS (CHAMOMILE) OIL, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, LYCIUM BARBARUM (MATRIMONY VINE) FRUIT EXTRACT, LINOLEIC ACID, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE), HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, GERANIUM MACULATUM (SPOTTED CRANESBILL) OIL, GELATIN, DISODIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE, CYMBOPOGON MARTINI (PALMAROSA) OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) OIL, ACRYLATES/ C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | |
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 | TETRASODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, 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. | OCTINOXATE | |
| 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 | COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) LEAF EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, ACACIA SENEGAL GUM | |
| Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) | CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) PEEL OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) LEAF OIL | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | TRICLOSAN | |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Allowable pH limits | LACTIC ACID | |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) | PHENOXYETHANOL, LACTIC ACID, TRICLOSAN | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | D&C GREEN 6 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive not approved by FDA for cosmetics used around eyes | products for use around the eyes | FD&C GREEN 3 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Color additive approved by FDA for use in cosmetics: external use only | products for use around the mouth, lips, eyes, or on damaged skin | D&C YELLOW 11 |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | product not intended as hair dye/bleach | HYDROGEN PEROXIDE |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM PCA | |
