Is Extra Mild Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Savonnerie Aubagnaise
This page reviews Extra Mild Soap by Savonnerie Aubagnaise 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: Tetrasodium Editronate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium palmate and sodium palm kernelate as surfactants, which raise concerns about sustainability. The presence of EDTA indicates synthetic additives, affecting overall quality.
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, a natural oil known for its moisturizing properties.
- Glycerin is included, which acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin.
Concerns
- Sodium palmate and sodium palm kernelate are derived from palm oil, raising sustainability concerns.
- EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that may pose quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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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 its cleansing properties. However, 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 serves as the solvent in this formulation, providing the necessary moisture for the soap.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a fragrance component that enhances the sensory experience but may cause irritation for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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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 a natural oil known for its nourishing and moisturizing properties, beneficial for skin health.
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 Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used as a thickener in this formulation, but excessive use can lead to skin dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium chloride
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Is Tetrasodium Editronate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetrasodium Editronate is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium editronate is a synthetic chelating agent that helps to stabilize the formulation but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium editronate EDTA
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: 4276310
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