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Is Coconut Shower Gel Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Athena

This page reviews Coconut Shower Gel by Athena as a skincare. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Dmdm Hydantoin.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be harsh on skin, and DMDM hydantoin, a synthetic preservative with potential concerns. These ingredients contribute to a lower safety rating.

Main concern

Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.

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 glycerin, a moisturizing agent that helps retain skin hydration.
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant that can reduce irritation compared to harsher alternatives.

Concerns

  • Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
  • DMDM hydantoin is a synthetic preservative that releases formaldehyde, raising safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

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: 4279939

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Athena — Coconut Shower Gel has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Athena — Coconut Shower Gel. See the Ingredients section above.
Athena — Coconut Shower Gel has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.; DMDM hydantoin is a synthetic preservative that releases formaldehyde, raising safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Main concerns for this product: Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.; DMDM hydantoin is a synthetic preservative that releases formaldehyde, raising safety concerns.. See the full list above.
Athena — Coconut Shower Gel has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Athena products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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