Is Deodorant Fresh Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Isana Men
This page reviews Deodorant Fresh by Isana Men as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Parfum, Phenoxyethanol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin, which raise quality concerns. However, natural extracts like mentha aquatica provide some benefits.
Main concern
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that 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 mentha aquatica extract, which may provide a refreshing scent and cooling effect.
- Includes tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
Concerns
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic compound that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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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 formulation, providing hydration and a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Isopropyl Myristate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Isopropyl Myristate is used here as emulsifier. Isopropyl myristate is used to enhance skin absorption of other ingredients, but it can be comedogenic for some skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Isopropyl Myristate
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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, helping to maintain hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gly - cerin
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stear - 4234 8634 ate Citrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Is Myristyl Myristate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Myristyl Myristate is used here as emulsifier. Myristyl myristate is used for its emollient properties, but it can be heavy for some skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Myristyl My - ristate
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Good
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier and thickener, generally considered safe for skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Panthenol safe in this skincare?
Good
Panthenol is used here as conditioning_agent. Panthenol is a moisturizing agent that helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Panthenol
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Is Allantoin safe in this skincare?
Good
Allantoin is used here as conditioning_agent. Allantoin is known for its soothing properties, helping to calm irritated skin.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Allantoin
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Is Mentha Aquatica Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Mentha Aquatica Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract provides a refreshing scent and may have cooling properties, enhancing the sensory experience.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Men - tha Aquatica Extract
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Is Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used here as thickener. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickening agent that helps to stabilize the formulation but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Hy - droxyethylcellulose
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Is Propylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Propylene glycol is a solvent that helps to dissolve other ingredients, but it can cause irritation for some users.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Propyl - ene Glycol
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin sensitivity in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Octenidine Hci safe in this skincare?
Medium
Octenidine Hci is used here as antimicrobial. Octenidine HCl is an antimicrobial agent that helps to prevent bacterial growth, but its synthetic nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: antimicrobial
Original: Octenidine HCI
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from oxidative damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Polyglyceryl 3 Caprylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyglyceryl 3 Caprylate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
Read the full ingredient profile for Polyglyceryl 3 Caprylate
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Is Glucose safe in this skincare?
Good
Glucose is used here as humectant. Glucose acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glu - cose
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust pH and can provide mild exfoliation, but may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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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 and irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is a concern for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH levels but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
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 harsh on the skin if not properly formulated.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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: 4278630
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