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Gold Bond Ultimate Firming Neck & Chest Cream, Fragrance Free (2016 formulation)
EWG scientists reviewed the Gold Bond Ultimate Firming Neck & Chest Cream, Fragrance Free (2016 formulation) product label collected on July 02, 2016 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 Gold Bond Ultimate Firming Neck & Chest Cream, Fragrance Free (2016 formulation) is 5.
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Data last updated: July 2016
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
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
- Occupational hazards
- Use restrictions
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Good
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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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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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Robust
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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CITRULLUS VULGARIS (WATERMELON) FRUIT EXTRACT
Appeared as: CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT (WATERMELON) |
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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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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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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, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Steareth-21, Jojoba Esters, Petrolatum, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Salicylic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Ubiquinone, Whey Protein, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Bisabolol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract (Apple), Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract (Watermelon), Phytosterols, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Lactate, Methyl Gluceth-20, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium PCA, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Squalene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract (Lentil), Methylparaben, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol, EDTA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract (Ginger), Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60
Directions from packaging:
Apply generously to clean skin on neck and chest twice daily (AM and PM). Gently massage into skin un an upward motion.
Warnings from packaging:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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