Is Chestnut Shower Gel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
Chestnut Shower Gel is a skincare from Le Petit Marseillais. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Benzoate, Parfum.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and parfum, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. However, it also contains natural extracts like aloe vera and chestnut seed extract, contributing positively to the rating.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in cosmetics.
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 aloe barbadensis leaf juice, a natural extract known for its moisturizing properties.
- Includes chestnut seed extract, which may provide beneficial properties for skin care.
- Coco-glucoside is a mild surfactant derived from coconut, contributing to gentle cleansing.
- Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in cosmetics.
- Parfum is included, which can be a source of allergens and may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
- Caprylyl/Capryl glucoside, while mild, is still a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
- Xanthan gum is a thickener that, while generally safe, is a processed ingredient.
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 Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a mild surfactant derived from coconut, contributing to gentle cleansing without stripping the skin's natural oils.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Coco-Glucoside
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin and providing a smooth feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a mild surfactant derived from coconut and glutamic acid, known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Is Caprylyl Capric Triglyceride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Capric Triglyceride is used here as emollient. Caprylic/capric triglyceride is an emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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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 the pH of the product, ensuring it is skin-friendly and effective.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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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 in cosmetics.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice safe in this skincare?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is used here as natural_extract. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is a natural extract known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, beneficial for skin care.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Is Castanea Sativa Seed Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract is used here as natural_extract. Castanea sativa seed extract is derived from chestnuts and may provide beneficial properties for skin care, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Castanea sativa seed extract
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that helps to stabilize the formulation, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Chondrus Crispus Powder safe in this skincare?
Good
Chondrus Crispus Powder is used here as thickener. Chondrus crispus powder, derived from red algae, acts as a natural thickener and may provide additional skin benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Chondrus Crispus Powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Chondrus Crispus Powder
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is included for fragrance but can be a source of allergens and may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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: 4274276
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