Is Fresh Falls Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dr Squatch
Fresh Falls is one of the other products analyzed by Zerotox for Dr Squatch. 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 Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and fragrance, raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, natural extracts like aloe vera and papaya fruit extract contribute positively to the overall quality.
Main concern
Sodium Benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
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 natural extracts like Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, which can provide moisturizing benefits.
- Includes Coffea Robusta Seed Powder, known for its exfoliating properties, enhancing skin texture.
Concerns
- Sodium Benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
- Fragrance is included, which may cause sensitivity in some individuals and indicates a less natural formulation.
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 other.
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Is Water safe in this other?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sodium Lauroylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Lauroylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient acts as a mild surfactant, helping to cleanse the skin without stripping moisture, though it is a processed compound.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
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Is Glycerin safe in this other?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing cleansing properties while being less harsh than traditional surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this other?
Good
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation and provide a creamy texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Oryza Sativa Rice Powder safe in this other?
Good
Oryza Sativa Rice Powder is used here as exfoliant. Rice powder serves as a natural exfoliant, gently removing dead skin cells and promoting a smoother skin surface.
Role in formula: exfoliant
Original: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
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Is Stearyl Stearate safe in this other?
Medium
Stearyl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Stearyl stearate is an emulsifying agent that helps blend oil and water components, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearyl Stearate
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Is Decyl Methyl Glucamide safe in this other?
Medium
Decyl Methyl Glucamide is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is a mild surfactant derived from natural sources, providing cleansing without excessive dryness.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Decyl Methyl Glucamide
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Is Coffea Robusta Seed Powder safe in this other?
Good
Coffea Robusta Seed Powder is used here as exfoliant. Coffea robusta seed powder is used for its exfoliating properties, helping to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
Role in formula: exfoliant
Original: Coffea Robusta Seed Powder
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this other?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickening agent that helps to stabilize the formulation, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Microcrystalline Cellulose safe in this other?
Medium
Microcrystalline Cellulose is used here as thickener. Microcrystalline cellulose is used as a thickener and stabilizer, derived from plant fibers, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Microcrystalline Cellulose
Read the full ingredient profile for Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Is Decyl Palmitate safe in this other?
Medium
Decyl Palmitate is used here as emulsifier. Decyl palmitate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, though it is a synthetic derivative.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Decyl Palmitate
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate pH levels in the formulation, ensuring stability and effectiveness.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Citrate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and enhance texture, though it can be drying in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Gluconolactone safe in this other?
Medium
Gluconolactone is used here as preservative. Gluconolactone is a mild preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Gluconolactone
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Is Acacia Senegal Gum safe in this other?
Good
Acacia Senegal Gum is used here as thickener. Acacia senegal gum is a natural thickening agent that helps to stabilize the formulation and improve texture.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acacia Senegal Gum
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Is Citric Acid safe in this other?
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 Fragrance safe in this other?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent but may cause sensitivity or allergic reactions in some individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Fragrance
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Is Sodium Gluconate safe in this other?
Medium
Sodium Gluconate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium gluconate acts as a chelating agent, helping to stabilize the formulation by binding metal ions.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Gluconate
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Is Menthyl Lactate safe in this other?
Medium
Menthyl Lactate is used here as flavor. Menthyl lactate provides a cooling sensation, enhancing the sensory experience but is a synthetic derivative.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Menthyl Lactate
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Cetearyl Glucoside safe in this other?
Medium
Cetearyl Glucoside is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl glucoside is a plant-derived emulsifier that helps blend oil and water components, though it is processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Glucoside
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this other?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is used as a thickening agent, derived from plant fibers, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cellulose Gum
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Is Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax safe in this other?
Medium
Euphorbia Cerifera Candelilla Wax is used here as emulsifier. Candelilla wax acts as an emulsifier and thickener, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice safe in this other?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is used here as natural_extract. Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Is Jojoba Esters safe in this other?
Good
Jojoba Esters is used here as emollient. Jojoba esters provide emollient properties, helping to soften and smooth the skin while being derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Jojoba Esters
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this other?
Medium
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a mild preservative that helps prevent microbial growth, though it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sorbic Acid
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Is Calcium Gluconate safe in this other?
Medium
Calcium Gluconate is used here as mineral. Calcium gluconate is included for its mineral content, supporting skin health but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: mineral
Original: Calcium Gluconate
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Is Carica Papaya Papaya Fruit Extract safe in this other?
Good
Carica Papaya Papaya Fruit Extract is used here as natural_extract. Papaya fruit extract is known for its exfoliating properties, helping to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
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Is Glucose safe in this other?
Medium
Glucose is used here as humectant. Glucose acts as a humectant, attracting moisture to the skin, though it is a simple sugar.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glucose
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Is Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract safe in this other?
Good
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract is known for its skin-conditioning properties, enhancing the overall quality of the formulation.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this other?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is used as a thickening agent, derived from starch, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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: 3443179
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