GINJO Wake-Up Toner

EWG scientists reviewed the GINJO Wake-Up Toner product label collected on July 17, 2019 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. GINJO Wake-Up Toner is EWG VERIFIED™.
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Data last updated: July 2019
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)
MODERATE
- 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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Robust
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Fair
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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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None
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Limited
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Fair
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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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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• 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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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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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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Limited
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Fair
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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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• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) |
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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Product's Animal Testing Policies
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PETA Cruelty-free Companies

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For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
Water, Methylpropanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Propolis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Squalane, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Pancratium Maritimum (Sea Daffodil) Extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone
Directions from packaging:
Use daily after cleansing. Soak a cotton pad with the Ginjo Wake-Up Toner and pat face, neck and chest.
Warnings from packaging:
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If cream does get in your eyes, flush with water. In the unlikely event that skin irritation or rash occurs, discontinue use and contact a physician. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if you are allergic to this product or any of its ingredients.
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