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Murad Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Murad Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream (old formulation) product label collected on July 23, 2013 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Murad Resurgence Age-Balancing Night Cream (old formulation) is 6.
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Data last updated: July 2013
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 
Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity
Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions
Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Endocrine disruption
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
|---|---|---|---|
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Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (ORANGE) OIL (ORANGE) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
 |
Good
|
• Cancer (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
 |
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
 |
Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
|
Good
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
 |
Robust
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
None
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: DIOSCOREA VILLOSA (WILD YAM) ROOT EXTRACT (WILD YAM) |
|
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Limited
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (RED CLOVER) EXTRACT
Appeared as: TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVER) FLOWER EXTRACT (CLOVE) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
None
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
Appeared as: PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES (AVOCADO) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
|
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Limited
|
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA (BITTER ALMOND) KERNEL OIL
Appeared as: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS AMARA KERNEL OIL (BITTER ALMOND) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Fair
|
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Larrea Divaricata Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Diglycerin, Oleyl Alcohol, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract (Wild Yam), Glycine Soja Sterol (Soybean), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Shea Butter), Isononyl Isononanoate, Persea Gratissima Oil (Avocado), Glycine Soja Protein (Soybean), Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract (Clove), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract (Oat), Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Menhaden Oil, Retinal, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil Unsaponifiables (Avocado), Serenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Borage (Borago Officinalis) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil (Evening Primrose), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cetyl Phosphate, Carbomer, Amino Methyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Orange) Oil (Orange), Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil (Lime), Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil (Tangerine), Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Oil (Rosewood), Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil (Bitter Almond), Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean)
Directions from packaging:
Every day after cleansing, massage a thin layer over face, neck and chest. For optimal results, first apply Resurgence treatment.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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