Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion (old formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion (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 Hydroxatone Revitalizing Microdermabrasion (old formulation) is 5.
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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
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- 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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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRUS GRANDIS (GRAPEFRUIT) SEED EXTRACT (GRAPEFRUIT) |
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (GREEN TEA) EXTRACT
Appeared as: CAMELLIA SINENSIS (WHITE TEA) EXTRACT (GREEN TEA) |
• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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Good
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (high) |
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Limited
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ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: ALOE VERA (ALOE BARBADENSIS) EXTRACT (ALOE VERA) |
• Cancer (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT
Appeared as: ANTHEMIS NOBILIS (ROMAN CHAMOMILE) FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILE) |
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT
Appeared as: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI (BEARBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT (BEARBERRY) |
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Limited
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ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT
Appeared as: ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) EXTRACT (CONEFLOWER) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water (Aqua), Magnesium, Methicone, Glycerin, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Steareth 21, Glyceryl Oleate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (Sesame), Titanium Dioxide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract (Grapefruit), Retinyl Acetate (Vitamin A), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Panthenol, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract (Aloe Vera), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Extract (Grape Seed), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Extract (Green Tea), Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract (Ginseng), Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Extract (Chamomile), Algae (Seaweed) Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract (Bearberry), Echinacea Angustifolia (Coneflower) Extract (Coneflower), Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract (Licorice), DMDM Hydantoin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Pheoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative)
Directions from packaging:
To Use: using wet fingertips, apply light to semi-light pressure, massaging in upward, circular motions for 1 to 2 minutes, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and pat dry. Safe for use every other day.
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