Is Bamboo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever
Bamboo is a skincare from Unilever. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Stearate, Parfum, Tetrasodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes several synthetic additives like sodium stearate and tetrasodium EDTA, which raise quality concerns. Natural oils and extracts are present but are overshadowed by synthetic components.
Main concern
Presence of synthetic preservatives like tetrasodium EDTA raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
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 natural oils like olea europaea fruit oil and persea gratissima oil, which can provide moisturizing benefits.
- Includes bamboo extract (bambusa vulgaris shoot extract), known for its soothing properties in cosmetic formulations.
Concerns
- Presence of synthetic preservatives like tetrasodium EDTA raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Includes artificial colorants (CI 11680, CI 74260) which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This skincare may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sodium Stearate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearate is a synthetic emulsifier used to stabilize formulations. It may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM STEARATE
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Is Sodium Oleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Oleate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium oleate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water. It is derived from natural sources but can be irritating for some.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM OLEATE
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Is Sodium Palmitate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Palmitate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium palmitate is a fatty acid salt used for emulsification. While derived from palm oil, it raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM PALMITATE
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Is Sodium Linoleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Linoleate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium linoleate is an emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations. It is derived from linoleic acid, which is beneficial for skin health.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM LINOLEATE
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Is Sodium Laurate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Laurate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium laurate is used for emulsification and can help improve texture. It may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM LAURATE
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Is Sodium Myristate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Myristate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium myristate is a fatty acid salt that acts as an emulsifier. It can be irritating for some skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SODIUM MYRISTATE
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, providing hydration and helping to dissolve other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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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 or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used as a thickening agent. While generally safe, it can be drying for some skin types.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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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 formulations. It is derived from citrus fruits and is generally safe.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can bind metal ions. It raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: TETRASODIUM EDTA
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Is Etidronic Acid safe in this skincare?
Bad
Etidronic Acid is used here as chelating_agent. Etidronic acid is a synthetic chelating agent used to prevent metal ion interference. It raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: ETIDRONIC ACID
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Is Terpineol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Terpineol is used here as fragrance. Terpineol is a natural compound used for its fragrance. It can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: TERPINEOL
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Is Thymol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Thymol is used here as antimicrobial. Thymol is a natural compound with antimicrobial properties. It is generally safe but can be irritating for some.
Role in formula: antimicrobial
Original: THYMOL
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Is Glycine Soja Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycine Soja Oil is used here as emollient. Glycine soja oil is a natural emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin, enhancing skin barrier function.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: GLYCINE SOJA OIL
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Is Ci 11680 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 11680 is used here as colorant. CI 11680 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Its safety is debated.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 11680
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Is Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract is used here as natural_extract. Bambusa vulgaris shoot extract is known for its soothing properties and is beneficial for skin hydration and nourishment.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: BAMBUSA VULGARIS SHOOT EXTRACT
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Is Ci 74260 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 74260 is used here as colorant. CI 74260 is an artificial colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Its safety is debated.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 74260
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Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is used here as emollient. Gossypium herbaceum seed oil is a natural emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin, enhancing skin barrier function.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
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Is Mangifera Indica Seed Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is used here as emollient. Mangifera indica seed butter is a natural emollient that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin, enhancing skin texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER
Read the full ingredient profile for Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
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Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is used here as emollient. Olea europaea fruit oil is a natural emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin, enhancing skin barrier function.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
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Is Persea Gratissima Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Persea Gratissima Oil is used here as emollient. Persea gratissima oil is a natural emollient that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin, enhancing skin texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL
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Is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is used here as emollient. Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil is a natural emollient that helps to moisturize and soften the skin, enhancing skin barrier function.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
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Is Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is used here as emollient. Theobroma cacao seed butter is a natural emollient that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin, enhancing skin texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
Read the full ingredient profile for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
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Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a natural compound used for its fragrance. It can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: CITRONELLOL
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: HEXYL CINNAMAL
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a natural compound used for its fragrance. It can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a natural compound used for its fragrance. It can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LINALOOL
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: 4281180
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