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Is Dish Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Clean Cult

Clean Cult's Dish Soap is reviewed here as a cleaning. 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 Fragrance, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylisothiazolinone.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium coco-sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine as surfactants, which are effective but raise concerns about potential irritation. Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative linked to allergic reactions.

Main concern

Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative associated with skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

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

  • Sodium coco-sulfate is a natural surfactant derived from coconut oil, effective for cleaning.
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant that helps to reduce irritation and enhance foam.
  • Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is included for its soothing properties, contributing to skin comfort.
  • Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture during cleaning.

Concerns

  • Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative associated with skin sensitization and allergic reactions.
  • Fragrance components like limonene may cause irritation or allergic responses in sensitive individuals.
  • Sodium hydroxide is a strong base that can be harsh on skin if not properly formulated.
  • The presence of laureth-7, a synthetic emulsifier, raises concerns about potential irritation.

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 cleaning, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3442479

More from this brand: Clean Cult products in Zerotox

Similar products: cleaning in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
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The composition includes sodium coco-sulfate and cocamidopropyl betaine as surfactants, which are effective but raise concerns about potential irritation. Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative linked to allergic reactions. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis flags some concerns: Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative associated with skin sensitization and allergic reactions.; Fragrance components like limonene may cause irritation or allergic responses in sensitive individuals.. See the full list above.
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.
This cleaning product has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100. Check ingredients above; see cleaning products for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, coco-glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine. See the Ingredients section above.
Clean Cult — Dish Soap has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Sodium coco-sulfate is a natural surfactant derived from coconut oil, effective for cleaning.; Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant that helps to reduce irritation and enhance foam.; Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is included for its soothing properties, contributing to skin comfort.. See the Pros section above.
Clean Cult — Dish Soap has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among cleaning products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis flags sulfate in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.