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Bremenn Research Labs Facial Spider Vein Formula
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typevaricose / spider vein treatment
Made byBremenn Research Labs by Bremenn Research Labs
Data last updatedNovember 1999
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Bremenn Research Labs Facial Spider Vein Formula

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: 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, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octydodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (Paraffinum Liquidum), Butylene Glycol, PEG 100 Stearate, Ruscus Aculeatus (Butcher's Broom) Extract, Escin, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Calendula (Calendula Officinalis) Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Ceteareth 20, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexl Glycerin, Capryl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate
Directions from packaging:Begin with clean, dry skin. Apply two times daily. Use sparingly, as this is a concentrated formula. Gently apply a small dab to the affected area of your face, using a circular motion, until completely absorbed.
Warnings from packaging:Warnings:For topical use only. Before using on a regular basis, test on a small area of your forearm. If extreme redness, rash or itching occurs, discontinue use and call our customer service department at: 1-800-898-5153. For external use only. Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If product comes in contact with eyes, flush with warm water. Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age unless directed by a doctor.Use only as directed. Keep out of reach of children.

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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
CETEARETH-20Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PEG-100 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
HEXYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
MINERAL OILAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
CETEARYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE		Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
ETHYLHEXL GLYCERIN		Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATEData gaps, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
OCTYDODECANOLNone Identified
Data: None
RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BOX HOLLY) ROOT EXTRACT
RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BUTCHER'S BROOM) EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEINNone Identified
Data: Limited
CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT
CALENDULA (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS) FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
ESCINNone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
CAPRYL GLYCOL		None Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM CITRATENone Identified
Data: Fair
WATERInnocuous
Data: Robust


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
Known human immune system toxicant HEXYLENE GLYCOL
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL

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)
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity PEG-100 STEARATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Classified as a low human health priority WATER, PHENOXYETHANOL, GLYCERIN
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful SODIUM CITRATE, PANTHENOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ESCIN, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARETH-20, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL

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 PEG-100 STEARATE, SODIUM CITRATE, MINERAL OIL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL

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)
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative ESCIN
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-100 STEARATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CETEARETH-20, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE

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) BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant PHENOXYETHANOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

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)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical PEG-100 STEARATE
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 PEG-100 STEARATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, PANTHENOL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SODIUM CITRATE, RUSCUS ACULEATUS (BOX HOLLY) ROOT EXTRACT, OCTYDODECANOL, MINERAL OIL, HYDROLYZED YEAST PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ESCIN, CENTELLA ASIATICA (GOTU KOLA) 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 PHENOXYETHANOL

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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Japan - restricted for use in cosmetics (concentration limit) PHENOXYETHANOL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Restrictions on impurities recommended by industry safety panel AMMONIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, CETEARETH-20