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Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial
EWG scientists reviewed the Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial product label collected on June 05, 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. Biossance Squalane + Glycolic Renewal Facial is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: June 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
- Endocrine disruption
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
MODERATE
- Multiple, additive exposure sources
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
- Neurotoxicity
Ingredient Concerns
| Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Robust
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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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Fair
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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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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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None
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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None
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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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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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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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Good
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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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Good
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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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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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• Cancer (low) |
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None
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None
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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/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Clay Mineral Oxides, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Diheptyl Succinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Illite, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Arachidyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Directions from packaging:
Apply a thin layer to clean skin. Avoid eye area. A tingling sensation may occur. Leave on 3-10 minutes. Dampen skin, gently massage, rinse thoroughly. Use up to 2 times a week.
Warnings from packaging:
Sunburn Alert: Contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) that may increase skin's sun sensitivity and the chance of sunburn. Use only as directed. Avoid contact with the eyes. If irritation persists, discontinue use and consult a physician. It is recommended that prior to exposure to the sun, users cover areas where AHAs have been applied with sunscreen. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration.
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