Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder, Tan 80

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
RETINYL ACETATE (VITAMIN A ACETATE)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
PETROLATUM	Contamination concerns (PAHS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACID	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
TALC	Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ZINC STEARATE	Data gaps, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
MICA	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
ETHYLENE/ ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER	Contamination concerns (METHACRYLIC ACID, ACRYLIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ACRYLATE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
OCTYLDODECYL STEAROYL STEARATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
ASCORBYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN C PALMITATE)	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
PANTHENOL	Multiple, additive exposure sources	Data: Limited
POLYETHYLENE	Data gaps, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: None
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
POLYSILICONE-11	None Identified	Data: None
NYLON-12	None Identified	Data: Limited
VITAMIN B3 PANTOTHENIC ACID	None Identified	Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	Data gaps	Data: Fair
CALCIUM SILICATE	None Identified	Data: Limited

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid (0.5%, Acne Treatment)Inactive Ingredients: Talc, Dimethicone, Zinc Stearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Polyethylene, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Nylon 12, Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Pantothenic Acid, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Polysilicone 11, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Calcium Silicate (Anticaking Agent), May Contain:, Mica, Iron Oxides

Directions from packaging:

Cleanse the skin before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day. Application Tips:Wear alone or over foundation to control shine, even skin tone and hide blemishes while treating them. Choose your applicator side to customize your look. Orange Side: Spot apply to control shine.White Side: Apply over entire face for natural, even coverage.

Warnings from packaging:

WarningsFor external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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