Is Hydrating Shower Gel Pomegranate Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ushuaia
Hydrating Shower Gel Pomegranate is a skincare from Ushuaia. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ppg 5 Ceteth 20, Benzyl Salicylate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating, and synthetic fragrances which raise safety concerns. The presence of natural pomegranate extract is a positive aspect.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in 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 pomegranate extract, which may provide antioxidant benefits.
- Glycerin is included for its moisturizing properties, enhancing skin hydration.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Synthetic fragrances and colorants like Red 33 and Yellow 5 may trigger allergies or sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This skincare may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 shower gel, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: EAU
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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 the skin, especially for sensitive individuals.
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 the viscosity of the product. While generally safe, it can be drying in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, helping to maintain hydration and improve skin texture.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: GLYCERIN
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, which helps to reduce irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCO-BETAINE
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Is Punica Granatum Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Punica Granatum Extract is used here as natural_extract. Pomegranate extract is rich in antioxidants and may provide skin benefits, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PUNICA GRANATUM EXTRACT
Read the full ingredient profile for Punica Granatum Extract
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH levels in the product. While generally safe, it can cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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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. It can be caustic in high concentrations but is safe in controlled amounts.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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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 improve the feel of hair and skin but may cause buildup over time.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: POLYQUATERNIUM-7
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Is Ppg 5 Ceteth 20 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ppg 5 Ceteth 20 is used here as emulsifier. PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a synthetic emulsifier that can raise concerns due to its potential for irritation and environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PPG-5-CETETH-20
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that can also act as a solvent. It may cause irritation in some individuals, particularly in high concentrations.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZYL ALCOHOL
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Is Benzyl Salicylate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Benzyl Salicylate is used here as fragrance. Benzyl salicylate is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: BENZYL SALICYLATE
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Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: CITRONELLOL
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can oxidize and cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMONENE
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance compound that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, particularly when oxidized.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LINALOOL
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Is Red 33 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Red 33 is used here as colorant. Red 33 is a synthetic colorant that may pose safety concerns due to potential allergic reactions and environmental impact.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: RED 33
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Is Yellow 5 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Yellow 5 is used here as colorant. Yellow 5 is a synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: YELLOW 5
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
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 Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a broad term for various synthetic and natural compounds that can cause allergic reactions and sensitivities.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: FRAGRANCE
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: 4275830
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