Planted in Beauty POLISH + RESURFACE DETOX EXFOLIANT

EWG scientists reviewed the Planted in Beauty POLISH + RESURFACE DETOX EXFOLIANT product label collected on January 26, 2017 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. Planted in Beauty POLISH + RESURFACE DETOX EXFOLIANT is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: January 2017
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)
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Occupational hazards
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Good
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Robust
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Good
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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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• 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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Limited
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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None
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Limited
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Limited
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None
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Limited
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Good
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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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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) |
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Limited
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None
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Fair
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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.
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:
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Water, Decyl Glucoside, Hydrated Silica, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sucrose Laurate, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Sclerotium Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Levulinic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sodium Hydroxide, Lauryl Alcohol, P-Anisic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citral, Phytic Acid, Limonene, Maltodextrin, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Potassium Sorbate FREE FROM: Parabens, Petroleum, Butylene Glycol, GMOs, PEGs, Phthalates, Sulfates, DEA, TEA, Silicones, Formaldehyde, Pesticides, Alcohol, Artificial Dyes, Synthetic Fragrances and Preservatives. Note: No Change
Directions from packaging:
AM/PM After removing makeup and environmental debris with Purify + Condition Makeup Remover, complete the double cleanse process by massaging Polish + Resurface Detox Exfoliant with the pads of your fingertips in a circular motion over a dry or wet face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with warm water. Follow with Balance + Calm Toning Lotion to restore and refresh your skin after cleansing. While suitable for all skin types, ideal for combination
Warnings from packaging:
Avoid contact with eyes or immediate eye area. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughy with water.
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