Is Duschgel Fresh Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Isana Men
Isana Men's Duschgel Fresh 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 Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sodium laureth sulfate indicates potential irritation risks.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that may 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 tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
- Includes cocamidopropyl betaine, a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, which can enhance skin feel.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns regarding 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?
Medium
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that helps create lather but may irritate sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the product, contributing to its texture without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, enhancing the product's cleansing properties while being gentle on the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut and sugar, providing cleansing without harshness, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Coco-Glucoside
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Is Glyceryl Oleate safe in this skincare?
Good
Glyceryl Oleate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl oleate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, contributing to a smooth texture without safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Oleate
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, provides antioxidant properties, helping to protect the skin from oxidative damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient serves as an emulsifier, aiding in the stability of the formulation, but its palm origin raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
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Is Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. This ingredient acts as a conditioning agent, improving the feel of the skin but may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauroyl glutamate is a mild surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without harsh effects, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
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Is Propylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Propylene glycol is used as a solvent and humectant, helping to retain moisture but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Propylene Glycol
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Is Sodium Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Glutamate is used here as buffer. Sodium glutamate acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH balance, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Glutamate
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Is Decyl Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Decyl Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Decyl glucoside is a gentle, plant-derived surfactant that provides effective cleansing while being mild on the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Decyl Glucoside
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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 or irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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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, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps inhibit mold and yeast growth, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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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 and enhance product stability, and it is generally regarded as safe in cosmetic formulations.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Ci 42051 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 42051 is used here as colorant. CI 42051 is a synthetic colorant that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising concerns about its use in cosmetics.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 42051
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: 4278885
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