Is Hello Baby Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurospin
Eurospin's Hello Baby is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and parfum (fragrance), which raises concerns about synthetic additives. Overall, the product has a mix of good and medium ingredients.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
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 Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, which can provide soothing properties.
- Includes mild surfactants such as Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate and Cocamidopropyl Betaine, which are generally well-tolerated on the skin.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
- Parfum (fragrance) is included, which can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin types.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 hydration and facilitating the delivery of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua (Water)
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Is Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is used here as surfactant. This is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, used for cleansing and foaming properties, generally considered safe for skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Derived from coconut oil, this ingredient acts as a surfactant and thickener, providing mild cleansing without stripping moisture.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Lauryl Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Lauryl Glucoside is used here as surfactant. A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin without causing irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Lauryl Glucoside
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Commonly known as salt, it is used to adjust the viscosity of the product and can also act as a mild preservative.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is a mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin and hair, derived from amino acids, but may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
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Is Olivamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Olivamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. A surfactant derived from olive oil, it provides mild cleansing and conditioning properties, but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Olivamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Avena Sativa Oat Kernel Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Avena Sativa Oat Kernel Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, beneficial for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Avena Sativa (Oat) Kemel Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Avena Sativa Oat Kernel Extract
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice safe in this skincare?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is used here as natural_extract. Aloe vera is recognized for its hydrating and soothing properties, making it a valuable ingredient in skincare formulations.
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 Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Betaine is used here as humectant. A naturally occurring compound that helps to retain moisture in the skin, but can be derived from sugar beets or synthesized.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Betaine
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Used to adjust pH levels in formulations, citric acid is a natural acid that can also provide mild exfoliation benefits.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. A gentle, plant-derived surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin without causing irritation, suitable for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Coco-Glucoside
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Is Glyceryl Oleate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Oleate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but is derived from glycerin and fatty acids.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Oleate
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Is Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside is used here as surfactant. A mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin, derived from coconut oil and glucose, but may be processed.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Read the full ingredient profile for Caprylyl Capryl Glucoside
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Is Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. A mild surfactant derived from coconut oil and glutamic acid, used for cleansing but raises concerns about synthetic processing.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. A well-known humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, providing hydration and improving skin texture.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising concerns about its inclusion in personal care products.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum (Fragrance)
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Is Phenethyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Phenethyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth, but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenethyl Alcohol
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. This ingredient acts as a preservative and skin conditioning agent, derived from glycerin, but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Used to regulate pH levels in formulations, sodium citrate is a salt derived from citric acid, but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Citrate
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial spoilage, but raises concerns about synthetic additives in personal care products.
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. A common preservative that helps to inhibit mold and yeast growth, but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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: 4281857
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