Is Hypoallergenic Lotion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baby Dove
Baby Dove's Hypoallergenic Lotion is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like dimethicone and phenoxyethanol, which raise quality concerns. The presence of fragrance and disodium EDTA further indicates a highly processed formulation.
Main concern
Dimethicone is a synthetic silicone that can create a barrier, potentially trapping impurities.
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 good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Water serves as a base, providing hydration and a light texture.
Concerns
- Dimethicone is a synthetic silicone that can create a barrier, potentially trapping impurities.
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about skin irritation and sensitivity.
- Fragrance can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid silicones
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 is the primary solvent in this lotion, providing hydration and a light texture. It is essential for the formulation's effectiveness.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water (Aqua)
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Petrolatum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Petrolatum is used here as emollient. Petrolatum is an occlusive agent that helps to lock in moisture but may raise concerns about its petroleum origin and potential for clogging pores.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Petrolatum
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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 used to stabilize emulsions, but it is derived from animal or plant sources, raising potential concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearic Acid
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Is Glycol Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol stearate is used to stabilize emulsions but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Stearate
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Is Dimethicone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Dimethicone is a silicone that provides a smooth feel but can create a barrier on the skin, potentially trapping impurities.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dimethicone
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Is Isopropyl Isostearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Isopropyl Isostearate is used here as emollient. Isopropyl isostearate is a synthetic emollient that enhances texture but may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Isopropyl Isostearate
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic compound that acts as a preservative and skin conditioning agent, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Triethanolamine safe in this skincare?
Bad
Triethanolamine is used here as buffer. Triethanolamine is a synthetic compound used to adjust pH but may cause skin irritation and raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Triethanolamine
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and is associated with safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential environmental impact.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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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 or irritation, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Fragrance (Parfum)
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Is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is used here as thickener. Magnesium aluminum silicate is a synthetic thickener that helps improve texture but raises concerns about its synthetic origin.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Read the full ingredient profile for Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
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Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener that helps stabilize emulsions but may raise concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this skincare?
Good
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is a natural thickening agent that enhances texture without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca Starch
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Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate is a synthetic emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but may raise concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emollient. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and emulsifier, but its synthetic processing may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Stearamide Amp safe in this skincare?
Medium
Stearamide Amp is used here as emulsifier. Stearamide AMP is a synthetic emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but raises concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearamide AMP
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: 2363086
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