Is Baby Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kruidvat
Kruidvat's Baby Shampoo is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating, and sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative. These raise safety concerns, leading to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that can cause irritation, especially in sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains decyl glucoside, a mild surfactant derived from natural sources, which is generally safer for sensitive skin.
- Glycerin is included as a moisturizing agent, helping to maintain skin hydration during cleansing.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that can cause irritation, especially in sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this shampoo, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that effectively cleanses but can be irritating to sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing foam and reducing irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Is Decyglucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Decyglucoside is used here as surfactant. Decyl glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived surfactant that is effective in cleansing while being less irritating to the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: DECYL GLUCOSIDE
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Is Peg 200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Peg 200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-200 HYDROGENATED GLYCERYL PALMATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Peg 200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the shampoo, but excessive use can lead to dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is an emulsifier that helps stabilize the formulation but may raise concerns due to its synthetic origin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: GLYCOL DISTEARATE
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH levels in the shampoo, ensuring it is suitable for skin application.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioning_agent. Caprylyl glycol acts as a skin-conditioning agent, providing moisture but may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM
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Is Peg 7 Glycerol Cocoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Peg 7 Glycerol Cocoate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient serves as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
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Is Polyquaternium 7 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyquaternium 7 is used here as conditioning_agent. Polyquaternium-7 is a conditioning agent that helps improve hair texture but may raise concerns due to its synthetic origin.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: POLYQUATERNIUM-7
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Is Laureth 4 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Laureth 4 is used here as surfactant. Laureth-4 is a surfactant that aids in cleansing but may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: LAURETH-4
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that can bind metal ions but raises concerns due to its synthetic origin.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: DISODIUM EDTA
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Is Terpineol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Terpineol is used here as fragrance. Terpineol is a natural compound used for fragrance but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: TERPINEOL
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the hair and scalp, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Formic Acid safe in this skincare?
Bad
Formic Acid is used here as acidulant. Formic acid is used to adjust pH but is a synthetic compound that raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: FORMIC ACID
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4284293
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