Is Extra Gentle Surgras Argan Oil Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cien
Extra Gentle Surgras Argan Oil Soap is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Cien. 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 Parfum, Tetrasodium Edta, Tetrasodium Etidronate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soap contains sodium palmate and sodium palm kernelate as primary surfactants, which are derived from palm oil. The presence of synthetic colorants and preservatives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium palmate and sodium palm kernelate are derived from palm oil, raising sustainability 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
- Contains argania spinosa kernel oil, which is known for its moisturizing properties.
- Glycerin is included, providing humectant benefits that help retain moisture.
Concerns
- Sodium palmate and sodium palm kernelate are derived from palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
- Tetrasodium EDTA and tetrasodium etidronate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 surfactant. Sodium palmate is a surfactant derived from palm oil, used for cleansing. Its palm oil origin raises sustainability concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM PALMATE
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Is Sodium Palm Kernelate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Palm Kernelate is used here as surfactant. Sodium palm kernelate is another surfactant from palm oil, effective for cleansing but similarly raises sustainability issues.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM PALM KERNELATE
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua, or water, serves as a solvent and base for the soap, contributing to its formulation without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA
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Is Palm Kernel Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Palm Kernel Acid is used here as surfactant. Palm kernel acid is derived from palm oil and acts as a surfactant. Its origin raises similar sustainability concerns as other palm-derived ingredients.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: PALM KERNEL ACID
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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 Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Sodium chloride, or salt, is used to stabilize the formulation and enhance texture without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is used here as natural_extract. Argania spinosa kernel oil is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties, enhancing the soap's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is used here as natural_extract. Olea europaea fruit oil, or olive oil, is rich in antioxidants and provides moisturizing benefits, supporting product quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
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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 raise concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: TETRASODIUM EDTA
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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 may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE
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Is Ci 77492 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77492 is used here as colorant. CI 77492 is a synthetic colorant used for aesthetic purposes, which raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77492
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Is Ci 77491 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77491 is used here as colorant. CI 77491 is another synthetic colorant that contributes to the product's appearance but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77491
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Is Ci 77499 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77499 is used here as colorant. CI 77499 is a synthetic colorant that may raise concerns regarding the use of artificial additives in personal care products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77499
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: 4278101
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