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Data: Limited
Health ConcernMODERATE
Product Typesfacial moisturizer / treatment; hair growth inhibitor
Made byMurad by Murad, Inc.
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Murad, Inc. | Murad | Murad Age Balancing Night Cream

Murad Age Balancing Night Cream

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes
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 PolicyThis company does not test on animals, according to its certification.

Label Information

Ingredients from packaging: WATER (AQUA), GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL,, LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, DIGLYCERIN, OLEYL ALCOHOL, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, LECITHIN, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, MENHADEN OIL, RETINOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM PCA, PANTHENOL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CARBOMER, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL, DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL.
Directions from packaging:Every evening after cleansing, massage evenly over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, take Calming Nighttime Supplement.,

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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
RETINOL (VITAMIN A)Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PEG-100 STEARATEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Limited
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABENDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Fair
LECITHINMultiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Good
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
PHENOXYETHANOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents, OXAZOLIDINE)
Data: Limited
CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OILUse restrictions
Data: Limited
ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) WOOD OIL
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL PHOSPHATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) OIL
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
MENHADEN OILMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OILOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
GLYCERYL STEARATE
Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
PANTHENOLMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Limited
BUTYLENE GLYCOLIrritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
OLEYL ALCOHOLEcotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
DISODIUM EDTADevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption
Data: Fair
STEARIC ACIDEcotoxicology
Data: Fair
SODIUM PCAContamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL
BAROSMA BETULINA LEAF OIL
None Identified
Data: Limited
AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Fair
BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL
BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
None Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLSNone Identified
Data: Limited
ISONONYL ISONONANOATENone Identified
Data: Limited
LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT
LARREA DIVARICATE EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVE) FLOWER EXTRACT
None Identified
Data: Limited
SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: Limited
SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATEData gaps
Data: Limited
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER)None Identified
Data: Limited
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATENone Identified
Data: Limited
DIGLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Limited
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OILNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN
GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN
None Identified
Data: Fair
OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLESNone Identified
Data: Limited
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OILNone Identified
Data: Limited
CARBOMERNone Identified
Data: Fair
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OILNone Identified
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)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans STEARIC ACID
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at very low doses RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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 RETINOL (VITAMIN A)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses PROPYLPARABEN

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
One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption PROPYLPARABEN

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)
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PHENOXYETHANOL
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence TOCOPHERYL ACETATE

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, PHENOXYETHANOL, LECITHIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, GLYCERIN, AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM PCA, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PANTHENOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, MENHADEN OIL, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIGLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CARBOMER, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL
Limited evidence of skin toxicity RETINOL (VITAMIN A), PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

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 PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PEG-100 STEARATE, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available PANTHENOL, MENHADEN OIL, LECITHIN

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 (uncertainty in environmental toxicity or persistence/bioaccumulation) TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative LECITHIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, OLEYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, WATER, SODIUM PCA, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PANTHENOL, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MENHADEN OIL, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIGLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CARBOMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL
Wildlife and environmental toxicity AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL

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) OLEYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Classified as irritant 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.

type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Safety assessment was based on related chemical SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, 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 STEARIC ACID, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, RETINOL (VITAMIN A), SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PANTHENOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT, CARBOMER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES, CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) FLOWER, OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL, MENHADEN OIL, LARREA DIVARICATA (CREOSOTE BUSH) EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA PROTEIN, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) STEROLS, GLYCERIN, DIGLYCERIN, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL, CETYL PHOSPHATE, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL, AGATHOSMA BETULINA (BUCHU) LEAF OIL

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

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
Produces excess reactive oxygen species that can interfere with cellular signaling, cause mutations, lead to cell death and may be implicated in cardiovascular disease. RETINOL (VITAMIN A)

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, RETINOL (VITAMIN A)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA (LIME) OIL
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications LECITHIN, SODIUM PCA