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Is Extra Gentle Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cosmia

This page reviews Extra Gentle Shampoo by Cosmia as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Alpha Isomethyl Ionone.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be harsh, and several synthetic colorants like CI 19140 and CI 15985, raising quality concerns.

Main concern

Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause dryness or irritation.

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 humectant that helps retain moisture in hair.
  • Includes tocopherol, an antioxidant that can benefit hair health.
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant that can reduce irritation.
  • Citric acid helps to adjust pH, promoting scalp health.

Concerns

  • Sodium laureth sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause dryness or irritation.
  • Presence of synthetic colorants like CI 19140 and CI 15985 raises concerns about potential skin sensitivity.
  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are preservatives that may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone and linalool are fragrance components that can trigger allergies.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

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: 4271514

More from this brand: Cosmia products in Zerotox

Similar products: skincare in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: fragrance

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Frequently asked questions

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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside. See the Ingredients section above.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Cosmia — Extra Gentle Shampoo has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cosmia products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Cosmia — Extra Gentle Shampoo. See the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
We detected: fragrance. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be harsh, and several synthetic colorants like CI 19140 and CI 15985, raising quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Cosmia — Extra Gentle Shampoo has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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