Is Extra Gentle Orange Blossom Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
Extra Gentle Orange Blossom Soap is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Le Petit Marseillais. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and tetrasodium EDTA, which are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns. The presence of fragrance components like linalool and limonene may also pose sensitivity issues for some users.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the formulation.
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 glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Citrus aurantium amara flower extract is a natural ingredient that may provide a pleasant scent and potential skin benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the formulation.
- Fragrance components like linalool and limonene can cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.
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Is Sodium Palmate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Palmate is used here as base. Sodium palmate is derived from palm oil and serves as a surfactant in this soap. Its use raises concerns about sustainability and environmental impact.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sodium Palmate
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Is Sodium Palm Kernelate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Palm Kernelate is used here as base. Sodium palm kernelate is another surfactant derived from palm oil, contributing to the soap's cleansing properties but also raising sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sodium Palm Kernelate
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as solvent. Aqua, or water, is a fundamental solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the mixing of other ingredients.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps to attract moisture to the skin, enhancing the moisturizing properties of the soap.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract may provide a pleasant scent and potential soothing properties, contributing positively to the overall formulation.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
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Is Palm Kernel Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Palm Kernel Acid is used here as base. Palm kernel acid is derived from palm oil and acts as a surfactant, but its use raises sustainability concerns similar to other palm-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm Kernel Acid
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride, or table salt, is used to adjust the viscosity of the soap, but it does not contribute to skin benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Tetrasodium Etidronate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetrasodium Etidronate is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium etidronate is a synthetic chelating agent that helps to stabilize the formulation but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium Etidronate
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can bind metal ions, enhancing product stability but raising concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium EDTA
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that helps to adjust the pH of the formulation, contributing to product stability and skin compatibility.
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, 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 inhibits mold and yeast growth, but it is associated with synthetic additive concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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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 Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance component that may cause allergic reactions, contributing to safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Ci 77891 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77891 is used here as colorant. CI 77891, or titanium dioxide, is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential safety issues.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77891 [PR-0003614]
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: 4274302
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