Naturopathica Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream

EWG scientists reviewed the Naturopathica Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream product label collected on December 07, 2018 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 Naturopathica Argan & Peptide Wrinkle Repair Cream is 2.
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Data last updated: December 2018
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
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Endocrine disruption
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Robust
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Limited
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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None
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None
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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None
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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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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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None
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None
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Limited
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None
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None
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Limited
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None
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) FLOWER OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (NEROLI) FLOWER OIL |
• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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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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• Cancer (low) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.
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
Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.
For more information visit: http://www.leapingbunny.org/
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Squalane, Cocoglycerides, Methylheptyl Isostearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Seed Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea (Lingonberry) Seed Oil, Fructan, Behenyl Olivate, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Helichrysum Italicum (Helichrysum) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Leaf/Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isomalt, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Directions from packaging:
Gently smooth a pea size amount over face and neck using upward and outward movements. Apply morning over serum or after treatment for best results.
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