Is Hypoallergenic Wash Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Baby Dove
Hypoallergenic Wash is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Baby Dove. 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 Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and tetrasodium EDTA, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. This indicates a moderately processed product with some quality issues.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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
- Water serves as a base, providing hydration and a gentle cleansing effect.
- Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, enhancing cleansing without harshness.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that can bind with metals but is synthetic and may pose quality concerns.
- Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is a synthetic thickener that may not align with a natural formulation.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water acts as the primary solvent in this wash, providing hydration and facilitating the cleansing process.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water (Aqua)
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as natural_extract. Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps to attract moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Glycerin
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, providing gentle cleansing properties.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate is used here as surfactant. Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate is a synthetic surfactant that helps to create lather but may raise concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
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Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauroyl glutamate is a mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin but is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
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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 as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation but can be derived from animal or plant sources.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearic Acid
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that helps to adjust pH and can act as a mild preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is a synthetic emulsifier that helps to stabilize the product but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that binds metals but raises concerns about synthetic additives in formulations.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium EDTA
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioning_agent. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic conditioning agent that provides moisture but may not align with natural formulations.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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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 used to prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this skincare?
Bad
Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer is a synthetic thickener that may not align with a natural formulation.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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: 4268042
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