Is Duschdas Magnolia Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever
Unilever's Duschdas Magnolia 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, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant and sodium benzoate as a preservative, indicating a mix of good and bad ingredients that raise moderate concerns.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
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
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
- Citric acid acts as a pH adjuster, ensuring the product is skin-friendly and effective.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
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 Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing the necessary liquid base for the product.
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 sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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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 the viscosity of the product, but it can also be drying to the skin in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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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, providing cleansing without excessive irritation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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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 skin feel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid helps to adjust the pH of the product, ensuring it is compatible with skin and effective.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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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 used to prevent microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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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 safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is used to stabilize emulsions but may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Sodium Lactate safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Lactate is used here as humectant. Sodium lactate is a natural moisturizer that helps to maintain skin hydration and softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sodium Lactate
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Is Laureth 4 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Laureth 4 is used here as surfactant. Laureth-4 is a surfactant that helps to solubilize ingredients but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Laureth-4
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is used to bind metal ions, enhancing product stability but raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium EDTA
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Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a natural component of fragrances that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Citronellol
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Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a natural fragrance component that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Geraniol
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance compound that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Ci 17200 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 17200 is used here as colorant. CI 17200 is a synthetic colorant that may raise concerns about artificial additives in personal care products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 17200
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Is Ci 42090 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 42090 is used here as colorant. CI 42090 is a synthetic colorant that can raise concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in cosmetics.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 42090
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: 4284240
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