Nature's Gate Cleansing Milk, Normal/Dry Skin, Rice Bran (2014 formulation)

EWG scientists reviewed the Nature's Gate Cleansing Milk, Normal/Dry Skin, Rice Bran (2014 formulation) product label collected on November 12, 2014 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 Nature's Gate Cleansing Milk, Normal/Dry Skin, Rice Bran (2014 formulation) is 2.
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Data last updated: November 2014
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
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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Limited
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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MALPIGHIA GLABRA (WEST INDIAN CHERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: MALPIGHIA GLABRA (ACEROLA) FRUIT EXTRACT |
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None
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ACACIA DECURRENS/ JOJOBA/ SUNFLOWER SEED/ POLYGLYCERYL-3 ESTERS
Appeared as: ACACIA DECURRENS/JOJOBA/SUNFLOWER SEED WAX POLYGLYCERYL 3 ESTERS |
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Limited
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JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA (VIRGINIA RED CEDAR) WOOD EXTRACT
Appeared as: JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA WOOD EXTRACT |
• Use restrictions (low) |
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
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Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract, Rubus Villosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed/Flaxseed) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Wax Polyglyceryl 3 Esters, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose Laurate
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