Is Hand Soap Daisy & Timothy 400ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unil
Unil's Hand Soap Daisy & Timothy 400ml is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic and raise quality concerns. The presence of fragrance and colorants also indicates a processed formulation.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
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.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant that can enhance the cleansing properties without being overly harsh.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
- Fragrance and colorants like CI 19140 and CI 42090 may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing a medium for other ingredients.
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 synthetic surfactant used for its cleansing properties but can be irritating to the skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: sodium laureth sulfate
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is derived from coconut oil and acts as a mild surfactant, enhancing the product's cleansing ability.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: cocamidopropyl betaine
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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 the viscosity of the product, but excessive use can lead to skin dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sodium chloride
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps to attract moisture to the skin, improving hydration.
Role in formula: base
Original: glycerin
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin without stripping moisture.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: coco-glucoside
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is used to stabilize emulsions but can be derived from synthetic sources, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glycol distearate
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a common allergen and can cause irritation or allergic reactions 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 and can act as a natural preservative, enhancing product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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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 helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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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 helps inhibit mold and yeast growth but may cause irritation in some cases.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH but can be caustic and irritating if not properly formulated.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: sodium hydroxide
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring compound in many essential oils that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: linalool
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Is Ci 19140 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 19140 is used here as colorant. CI 19140 is a synthetic colorant that may cause allergic reactions and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ci 19140
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Is Ci 42090 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 42090 is used here as colorant. CI 42090 is another synthetic colorant that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ci 42090
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: 4280684
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