Is Fred & Flo Bubble Bath & Wash Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tesco
This page reviews Fred & Flo Bubble Bath & Wash by Tesco 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, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and sodium lauryl sulfate, which are synthetic preservatives and surfactants. These raise concerns about potential irritation and synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for 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 glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Includes cocamidopropyl betaine, a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, which can be gentler on the skin.
Concerns
- Sodium lauryl sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause skin irritation for sensitive individuals.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
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.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing the necessary liquid base for the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that effectively cleanses but can be harsh and irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity in this product, but excessive use can lead to dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as natural_extract. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture, helping to keep the skin hydrated.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Glycerin
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its gentle cleansing properties.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauroamphoacetate is a mild surfactant that helps to cleanse without stripping moisture from the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
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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.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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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 levels and can act as a natural preservative, enhancing product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Styrene Acrylates Copolymer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Styrene Acrylates Copolymer is used here as film_former. This copolymer helps to create a film on the skin, providing a smooth feel but may raise concerns about synthetic polymers.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Styrene Acrylates Copolymer
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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 that prevents microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Polyquaternium 7 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyquaternium 7 is used here as conditioning_agent. Polyquaternium-7 is a conditioning agent that helps to improve texture but is a synthetic polymer.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Polyquaternium-7
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth but may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Sodium Glycolate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Glycolate is used here as humectant. Sodium glycolate acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sodium Glycolate
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Is Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is used here as chelating_agent. This chelating agent helps to stabilize the formulation but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Read the full ingredient profile for Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a strong surfactant that can be irritating to the skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels but can be caustic in high concentrations, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Hexylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hexylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Hexylene glycol is a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Hexylene Glycol
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: 4279543
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