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St. Ives Apricot Radiance Blemish-Fighting Cream Cleanser with Salicyclic Acid, Oily Blemish Prone
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernHIGH
Product Typesacne treatment; facial cleanser
Made bySt. Ives by Alberto-Culver
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Report for Alberto-Culver | St. Ives | St. Ives Apricot Radiance Blemish-Fighting Cream Cleanser with Salicyclic Acid, Oily Blemish Prone

St. Ives Apricot Radiance Blemish-Fighting Cream Cleanser with Salicyclic Acid, Oily Blemish Prone

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), Miscellaneous, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns
Other MODERATE concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes
Other LOW concerns: Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards

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 (AQUA), STEARIC ACID, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, POLYQUATERNIUM 37, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PPG 1 TRIDECETH 6, JOJOBA ESTERS, GLYCOL STEARATE, LAURETH 23, SALICYLIC ACID, DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, C12-13 PARETH 23, C12-13 PARETH 3, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT (TEA TREE), POLYSORBATE 20, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT EXTRACT (APRICOT), ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL (CORN), SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT, PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT (SUNFLOWER), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA), PETROLATUM, DIMETHICONE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, SODIUM PCA, BETAINE, SORBITOL, GLYCINE, ALANINE, PROLINE, SERINE, THREONINE, ARGININE, LYSINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, SILICA, UREA, NIACINAMIDE, ASCORBIC ACID, MENTHYL LACTATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DMDM HYDANTOIN, METHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), MICA (CI 77019), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), RED 30 LAKE (CI 73360), YELLOW 5 LAKE (CI 19140).

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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
FRAGRANCENeurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous
Data: Fair
DMDM HYDANTOINAllergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions
Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACIDCancer, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
METHYLPARABENEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes
Data: Fair
D&C RED 30 LAKEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
LAURETH-23Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE
YELLOW 5 LAKE		Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)
Data: Fair
POLYSORBATE-20Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)
Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards
Data: Good
DIMETHICONEOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Use restrictions
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOLAllergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
PETROLATUMOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (PAHS)
Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUSNone Identified
Data: Good
MICAAllergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
UREAEnhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions
Data: Good
C12-13 PARETH-23Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
POLYQUATERNIUM-37Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
BETAINEMultiple, additive exposure sources
Data: Fair
C12-13 PARETH-3Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
CETYL ALCOHOLOrgan system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCOL STEARATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATEEcotoxicology, Data gaps, Enhanced skin absorption
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
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT (MATRICARIA)		None Identified
Data: Limited
DECYL GLUCOSIDENone Identified
Data: Limited
DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMERNone Identified
Data: None
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS EXTRACT (SUNFLOWER)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) ESTERSNone Identified
Data: Limited
PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6None Identified
Data: None
PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT
PRUNUS ARMENIACA FRUIT EXTRACT (APRICOT)		None Identified
Data: Limited
SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
SAMBUCUS NIGRA FLOWER EXTRACT		None Identified
Data: Limited
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF EXTRACT
MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT (TEA TREE)		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACTNone Identified
Data: None
ALANINENone Identified
Data: Fair
ARGININENone Identified
Data: Fair
GLUTAMIC ACIDNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCINENone Identified
Data: Fair
LYSINENone Identified
Data: Fair
MENTHYL LACTATENone Identified
Data: Limited
PROLINENone Identified
Data: Fair
SERINENone Identified
Data: Fair
SORBITOLNone Identified
Data: Fair
THREONINENone Identified
Data: Fair
ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL
ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL (CORN)		None Identified
Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)Data gaps
Data: Fair
NIACINAMIDENone Identified
Data: Fair
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
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen SALICYLIC ACID

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)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses DISODIUM EDTA
Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE

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)
Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity FRAGRANCE
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C RED 30 LAKE

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

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 animal studies show gastrointestinal effects at moderate doses MICA
One or more human case studies show possible immune effects METHYLPARABEN
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence DMDM HYDANTOIN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Known human immune system toxicant FRAGRANCE

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 C12-13 PARETH-3, WATER, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, THREONINE, SODIUM PCA, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-13 PARETH-23, ALANINE
Not suspected to be persistent PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, BETAINE, UREA, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, SORBITOL, SERINE, METHYLPARABEN, PROLINE, LAURETH-23, LYSINE, MENTHYL LACTATE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLUTAMIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife SALICYLIC ACID
Not suspected to be persistent ARGININE
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife D&C RED 30 LAKE, MICA

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 ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, WATER, SORBITOL, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, POLYSORBATE-20, MICA, GLYCERIN
Classified as medium human health priority C12-13 PARETH-3
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, BETAINE, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, THREONINE, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, SODIUM PCA, SERINE, PROLINE, NIACINAMIDE, MENTHYL LACTATE, LYSINE, GLYCOL STEARATE, GLYCINE, GLUTAMIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE, ALANINE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful TITANIUM DIOXIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PETROLATUM, LAURETH-23, DIMETHICONE, D&C RED 30 LAKE, CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-13 PARETH-23
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity SALICYLIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE

Miscellaneous*

*Listed below are miscellaneous 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)
Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown FRAGRANCE

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 ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, THREONINE, STEARIC ACID, SORBITOL, SERINE, SALICYLIC ACID, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROLINE, POLYSORBATE-20, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, LYSINE, LAURETH-23, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, DIMETHICONE, CETYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE, ALANINE
Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available BETAINE, SALICYLIC ACID

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
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative POLYQUATERNIUM-37, DIMETHICONE, D&C RED 30 LAKE
Suspected to be an environmental toxin PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, C12-13 PARETH-3, STEARIC ACID, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, LAURETH-23, GLYCOL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, C12-13 PARETH-23
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin BETAINE, ZEA MAYS (CORN) KERNEL MEAL, WATER, UREA, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, THREONINE, SORBITOL, SODIUM PCA, SILICA, AMORPHOUS, SERINE, PROLINE, POLYSORBATE-20, PETROLATUM, NIACINAMIDE, MICA, METHYLPARABEN, MENTHYL LACTATE, LYSINE, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ARGININE, ALANINE

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) LAURETH-23, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Classified as skin irritant PROPYLENE GLYCOL

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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
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 PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE
Safety assessment was based on related chemical LAURETH-23
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 UREA, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, STEARIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, POLYSORBATE-20, METHYLPARABEN, LAURETH-23, GLYCOL STEARATE, DMDM HYDANTOIN, DIMETHICONE, DISODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PRIMULA VERIS EXTRACT, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF EXTRACT, BETAINE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, THREONINE, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, SORBITOL, SERINE, SAMBUCUS NIGRA (ELDER) FLOWER EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) FRUIT EXTRACT, PROLINE, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, PETROLATUM, MENTHYL LACTATE, LYSINE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED EXTRACT, GLYCINE, GLYCERIN, GLUTAMIC ACID, FRAGRANCE, DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/ DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, ARGININE, ALANINE

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 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.
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)
Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics UREA, SALICYLIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN, SALICYLIC ACID, DMDM HYDANTOIN
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Product type restrictions or differences noted in safety assessment by industry panel DIMETHICONE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - any D&C RED 30 LAKE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SALICYLIC ACID, SODIUM PCA