Is Cotton Milk & Poppy Bio Cream Wash Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
Le Petit Marseillais's Cotton Milk & Poppy Bio Cream Wash 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, Perfume.
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 concerns about potential skin irritation and synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in 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 maintain skin hydration.
- Includes natural extracts like gossypium herbaceum seed oil, which may provide skin benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 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 Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that effectively cleanses but can be irritating to the skin, especially for sensitive individuals.
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, used to reduce irritation from harsher surfactants like sodium laureth sulfate.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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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 viscosity in formulations, but it can also be drying to the skin in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and improving skin texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Gossypium herbaceum seed oil is derived from cotton seeds and may provide moisturizing properties, contributing to skin softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
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Is Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract is used here as natural_extract. Papaver rhoeas petal extract is known for its soothing properties, potentially benefiting sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract
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Is Cinnamic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cinnamic Acid is used here as fragrance. Cinnamic acid is used for its fragrance properties but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Cinnamic Acid
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Is Sodium Levulinate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Levulinate is used here as preservative. Sodium levulinate is a natural preservative that helps maintain product integrity but may have limited effectiveness compared to synthetic options.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Levulinate
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Is Levulinic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Levulinic Acid is used here as preservative. Levulinic acid is used as a preservative and can enhance the stability of formulations, though it may not be as effective as synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Levulinic Acid
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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 the texture of hair and skin but is a synthetic polymer.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Polyquaternium-7
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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 blend oil and water components, though it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate is an emulsifier that stabilizes formulations but is derived from glycerin and stearic acid, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate
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Is Glyceryl Caprylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Caprylate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl caprylate is an emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but is a synthetic derivative, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Caprylate
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that enhances product texture without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Sodium Phytate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Phytate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium phytate is used to chelate metal ions, improving product stability, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Phytate
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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 and is generally recognized as safe, contributing positively to product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH but can be irritating in high concentrations, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol, or vitamin E, acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the formulation from oxidative degradation.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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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 that can raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Perfume safe in this skincare?
Bad
Perfume is used here as fragrance. Perfume is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions and irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Perfume
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a fragrance component that may cause allergic reactions and irritation, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Geraniol
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: 4274283
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