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Proverb Shave & Cleanse Nutri Mud
EWG scientists reviewed the Proverb Shave & Cleanse Nutri Mud product label collected on November 29, 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. Proverb Shave & Cleanse Nutri Mud is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: November 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
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- 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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None
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CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (ORANGE) PEEL OIL
Appeared as: CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) PEEL OIL |
• Cancer (low) |
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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) |
|
 |
Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
|
 |
Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Robust
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Fair
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Good
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
|
Limited
|
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL
Appeared as: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) KERNEL OIL |
• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
|
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|
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Fair
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
|
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Limited
|
|
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None
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
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Fair
|
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None
|
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None
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LACTOBACILLUS/ SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT
Appeared as: LACTOBACILLUS/TOMATO FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT |
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|
Limited
|
• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
|
|
Limited
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Limited
|
• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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None
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|
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Limited
|
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
|
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Limited
|
|
|
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Fair
|
|
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None
|
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|
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Fair
|
• Cancer (low) |
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None
|
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Limited
|
|
|
|
Good
|
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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:
AQUA (WATER), KAOLIN, GLYCERIN, CANOLA (RAPESEED) OIL, PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) KERNEL OIL, HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL, ZINC OXIDE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) NUT BUTTER, CERA ALBA (BEESWAX), COCOYL HYDROLYZED ALBUMEN, GLYCERYL STEARATE SE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, EUTERPE OLERACEA (ACAI PALM) KERNEL OIL, SESAMUM INDICUM (SESAME) SEED OIL, PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS (INCA INCHI) SEED OIL, LACTOBACILLUS/TOMATO FRUIT FERMENT EXTRACT, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, HECTORITE, SUCROSE COCOATE, OCIMUM BASILICUM (BASIL) LEAF OIL, BENZYL ACETATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA (BERGAMOT) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL, EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLUS (CLOVE) BUD EXTRACT, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) PLANT OIL, LAVANDULA HYBRIDA (LAVANDIN) PLANT OIL, LITSEA CUBEBA (MOUNTAIN PEPPER) FRUIT OIL, METHYL ANTHRANILATE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS (SWEET ORANGE) PEEL OIL, POGOSTEMOM CABLIN (PATCHOULI) OIL, CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA (BITTER ORANGE) LEAF OIL, CITRUS SINENSIS (ORANGE) PEEL EXTRACT, THYMUS VULGARIS (THYME) FLOWER/LEAF OIL, TRIETHYL CITRATE, PSEUDOALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, MAY CONTAIN +/- CITRIC ACID
Directions from packaging:
Apply to the skin with a little water & deep massage movements to increase oxygen to the skin cells. Remove with warm water and organic muslin cloths. Removal with the exfoliating cloth is crucial for an oily skin to leave it feeling cool and clean.
Warnings from packaging:
Caution: Dermatologically tested. Store in cool, dry dark place
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