| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Types | exfoliant / scrub; foot cleansing |
| Made by | Kerasal by Alterna LLC |
| Data last updated | March 2009 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | Water; Pumice; Butylene Glycol; Stearic Acid; Urea; Cetearyl Alcohol; Glyceryl Stearate; PEG-100 Stearate; Cetyl Alcohol; Cathamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil; Polysorbate 20; Ethylhexyl Stearate; Persea Americana (Avocado) Oil; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil; Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil; Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract; Sodium Hyaluronate; Fragrance; Triethanolamine; Xanthan Gum; Tetrasodium EDTA; Phenoxyethanol; Methylparaben; Ethylparaben; Butylparaben; Propylparaben; Isobutylparaben |
| Directions from packaging: | WarningsFor external use only. Keep out of reach of children. If you have diabetes or poor circulation or if there is any redness or inflammation in the area treated consult a healthcare professional prior to using this product. |
| Warnings from packaging: | For External Use Only. Keep out of reach of children. If you have diabetes or poor circulation or if there is any redness or inflammation in the area treated consult a healthcare professional prior to using this product. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| FRAGRANCE | Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous |  Data: Fair |
| PEG-100 STEARATE | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology, Data gaps, Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) |  Data: Limited |
| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| BUTYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Data gaps, Biochemical or cellular level changes | Data: Fair |
| TRIETHANOLAMINE | Cancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES-in the presence of nitrosating agents), Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| ETHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity |  Data: Fair |
| PHENOXYETHANOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| POLYSORBATE-20 | Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE) | Data: Fair |
| ISOBUTYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| TETRASODIUM EDTA | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |  Data: Fair |
| UREA | Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Good |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | Ecotoxicology |  Data: Limited |
| CETYL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE GLYCERYL STEARATE | Ecotoxicology | Data: Limited |
| MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity | Data: Limited |
| BUTYLENE GLYCOL | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) | Data: Limited |
| ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps | Data: Limited |
| STEARIC ACID | Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PUMICE | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM HYALURONATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| XANTHAN GUM | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL CATHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO) OIL | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| WATER | Innocuous | 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
| Not likely to be carcinogenic in humans | STEARIC 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses | BUTYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Moderate evidence of human neurotoxicity | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | BUTYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine disruption at moderate doses | ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of any disruption | MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| Human endocrine disruptor - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PHENOXYETHANOL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | ETHYLPARABEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Known human immune system toxicant | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as a low human health priority | XANTHAN GUM, WATER, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | UREA, STEARIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, PUMICE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | TRIETHANOLAMINE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, CETYL ALCOHOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PEG-100 STEARATE, PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Ingredient not fully labeled - identity unknown | FRAGRANCE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulative | SODIUM HYALURONATE, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | |
| Suspected to be an environmental toxin | PEG-100 STEARATE, STEARIC ACID, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | XANTHAN GUM, WATER, UREA, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PUMICE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BUTYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL | |
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. |
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| 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) | ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL |
| Classified as irritant | PHENOXYETHANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PEG-100 STEARATE, ISOBUTYLPARABEN | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | BUTYLPARABEN | |
| 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, PEG-100 STEARATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, STEARIC ACID, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-20, PHENOXYETHANOL, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, METHYLPARABEN, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, ETHYLPARABEN, ETHYLHEXYL STEARATE, CETYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | XANTHAN GUM | |
| 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 | BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CARTHAMNUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) OIL, BUTYLPARABEN | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | PUMICE, MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA (TEA TREE) LEAF OIL, FRAGRANCE, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses | PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM EDTA | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | BUTYLPARABEN, 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. |
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| 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, UREA | |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | TRIETHANOLAMINE | |
