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Mushatt's No. 9 Psoriasis Facial Cream
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesfeminine moisturizer; eczema / damaged skin treatment
Made by by
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Report for | | Mushatt's No. 9 Psoriasis Facial Cream

Mushatt's No. 9 Psoriasis Facial Cream

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: 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: Active Ingredients: Coal Tar 0.5% (from Coal Tar Solution USP 2.5%)Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearyl Palmitate, Magnesium Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Methylparaben, PEG 40 Stearate, Water, Zinc, Sulfate
Directions from packaging:Apply to affected areas 1-4 times daily. Massage well into affected areas after removing loose scales.
Warnings from packaging:WarningsAvoid contact with eyes. If irritation develops, discontinue use. For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool place

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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
COAL TARCancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (BENZO[A]PYRENE), Use restrictions
Data: Robust
CETEARETH-20Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
ZINCCancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Good
MANGANESE SULFATEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards
Data: Fair
PEG-40 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BENZYL ALCOHOLNeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OILEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity
Data: Limited
CETYL PALMITATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
ISOPROPYL MYRISTATEIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) LEAF JUICE		Use restrictions
Data: Limited
BASIC GREEN 1
SULFATE		Cancer, Use restrictions
Data: Good
ISOSTEARYL PALMITATENone Identified
Data: None
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
MAGNESIUM SULFATENone Identified
Data: Fair
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (ROMAN CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL		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)
Possible carcinogen COAL TAR
Cancer - limited evidence BASIC GREEN 1
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen ZINC

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)
Limited evidence of developmental toxicity ZINC
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence MANGANESE SULFATE

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)
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity MANGANESE SULFATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL

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 studies show weak endocrine disruption METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL

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)
Associated with immunotoxicity BENZYL ALCOHOL
Limited evidence of any toxicity MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity ZINC
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence COAL TAR

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 WATER, MANGANESE SULFATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, GLYCERIN, COAL TAR
Not suspected to be persistent BASIC GREEN 1, CETYL PALMITATE, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-40 STEARATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife ZINC
Not suspected to be persistent CETEARETH-20

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, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful BASIC GREEN 1, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, PEG-40 STEARATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, MAGNESIUM SULFATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful COAL TAR
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful BENZYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show classified as toxic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient) ZINC, MANGANESE SULFATE
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity METHYLPARABEN

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 COAL TAR
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative CETYL PALMITATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-40 STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin BASIC GREEN 1, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, WATER, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, GLYCERIN, CETEARETH-20
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC, MANGANESE SULFATE

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 any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL PALMITATE

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 PEG-40 STEARATE
Insufficient data to determine safety ZINC, COAL TAR
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, COAL TAR
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 ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, PEG-40 STEARATE, METHYLPARABEN, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, CETYL PALMITATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel BASIC GREEN 1, ISOSTEARYL PALMITATE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, MANGANESE SULFATE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ZINC, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER OIL, GLYCERIN

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 very low doses ZINC
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses BENZYL ALCOHOL, MANGANESE SULFATE

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

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 BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT, BASIC GREEN 1
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel COAL TAR
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 STEARATE, CETEARETH-20
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics COAL TAR, COAL TAR