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Murad Environmental Shield Essential - C Cleanser (old formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Murad Environmental Shield Essential - C Cleanser (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 Environmental Shield Essential - C Cleanser (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
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• Cancer (moderate) |
|
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Good
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (ORANGE) OIL (ORANGE) |
• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
 |
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
|
Fair
|
CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) FRUIT PEEL OIL (GRAPEFRUIT) |
• Use restrictions (high) |
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Fair
|
• Enhanced skin absorption |
|
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Robust
|
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None
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
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|
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None
|
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None
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
|
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Fair
|
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|
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Robust
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (low) |
|
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Limited
|
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|
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Limited
|
FERULA GALBANIFLUA (FERULA GUMMOSA) RESIN OIL
Appeared as: FERULA GALBANIFLUA (GALBANUM) RESIN OIL (GALBANUM) |
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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PETA Cruelty-free Companies
Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."
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), Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Chitosan Ascorbate, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Lupine Amino Acids, Zinc Aspartate, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 20, Butylene Glycol, Lactose (Milk), Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Orange) Oil (Orange), Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil (Mandarin Orange), Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil (Basil), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Peel Oil (Grapefruit), Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil (Galbanum), Iron Oxides (CI 77492)
Directions from packaging:
Massage a small amount over dampened face and neck. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. For optimal results, follow with Essential-C Toner and Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex during the day.
Warnings from packaging:
:For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
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