Is Glycerin Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mylabel Continente
Glycerin Soap is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Mylabel Continente. 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 Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Ci 16035 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium hydroxide and dipropylene glycol, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color CI 16035 also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali used in soap making, but its presence raises concerns about the potential for skin 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
- Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.
- Coconut oil is a natural ingredient that provides moisturizing properties, enhancing the soap's skin benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali used in soap making, but its presence raises concerns about the potential for skin irritation.
- CI 16035 is an artificial colorant that may pose quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
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 Coconut Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a natural oil that provides moisturizing properties, enhancing the soap's effectiveness in skin care.
Role in formula: base
Original: COCOS NUCIFERA OIL
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this formulation, facilitating the mixing of ingredients and contributing to the soap's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: AQUA
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as base. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkali used in saponification. While necessary for soap making, it can cause skin irritation if not properly neutralized.
Role in formula: base
Original: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Is Sucrose safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Sucrose is used for its moisturizing properties, but it is a processed sugar that may raise concerns about its role in skin care.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUCROSE
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Is Dipropylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dipropylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Dipropylene glycol is a synthetic solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Propylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Propylene glycol is a synthetic compound used to retain moisture, but it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Stearic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Stearic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Stearic acid is a fatty acid that helps stabilize the soap's texture, but it is often derived from animal or vegetable sources.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: STEARIC ACID
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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, enhancing the soap's moisturizing properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the soap, but it can also be drying to the skin in high concentrations.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Sorbitol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sorbitol is used here as humectant. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that helps retain moisture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: SORBITOL
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Is Lauric Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Lauric Acid is used here as emulsifier. Lauric acid is a fatty acid derived from coconut oil, contributing to the soap's cleansing properties but may be processed.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: LAURIC ACID
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a synthetic blend that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM
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Is Sodium Gluceptate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Gluceptate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium gluceptate is used to stabilize the formulation but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: SODIUM GLUCEPTATE
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Is Ci 16035 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 16035 is used here as colorant. CI 16035 is an artificial colorant that may pose quality concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential for irritation.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 16035
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Is Cynamyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cynamyl Alcohol is used here as fragrance. Cynamyl alcohol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions, raising safety concerns for sensitive users.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: CYNAMYL ALCOHOL
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Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a natural compound with a floral scent but can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: GERANIOL
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a natural compound found in citrus oils, used for fragrance but can be an allergen for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
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: 4279845
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