Is Dry Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cosmia
Cosmia's Dry Shampoo 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 Butane, Propane, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes butane and propane as propellants, which raise safety concerns. Alcohol denat. is present, which can be drying. Cetrimonium chloride is a conditioning agent but may cause irritation for some users.
Main concern
Butane and propane are flammable propellants, raising safety concerns during use.
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
- Cetrimonium chloride acts as a conditioning agent, helping to reduce static and improve hair texture.
- Oryza sativa starch serves as an absorbent, effectively reducing oiliness in hair.
- Alcohol denat. aids in quick drying, making application convenient for users.
Concerns
- Butane and propane are flammable propellants, raising safety concerns during use.
- Alcohol denat. can be drying to the scalp and hair, potentially leading to irritation.
- Fragrance components like parfum and limonene may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Butane safe in this skincare?
Bad
Butane is used here as solvent. Butane is a flammable gas used as a propellant in aerosol products. Its presence raises safety concerns regarding flammability and inhalation risks.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Butane
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Is Propane safe in this skincare?
Bad
Propane is used here as solvent. Propane is another flammable gas used as a propellant. Similar to butane, it poses risks related to flammability and inhalation.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: propane
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Is Alcohol Denat safe in this skincare?
Medium
Alcohol Denat is used here as solvent. Alcohol denat. is used for its quick-drying properties but can be drying and irritating to the skin and hair.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: alcohol denat.
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Is Oryza Sativa Starch safe in this skincare?
Good
Oryza Sativa Starch is used here as absorbent. Oryza sativa starch is a natural absorbent that helps to soak up excess oil, making it effective in dry shampoos.
Role in formula: absorbent
Original: oryza sativa starch
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Is Cetrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. Cetrimonium chloride is a conditioning agent that helps to reduce static and improve hair texture, though it may cause irritation for some.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: cetrimonium chloride
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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 in sensitive individuals, raising concerns about skin irritation.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: parfum
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can be a skin irritant and allergen for some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: limonene
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Is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is used here as fragrance. Alpha-isomethyl ionone is a synthetic fragrance that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, contributing to irritation risks.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: alpha-isomethyl ionone
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: 4274503
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