Is Isana Safe? Ingredient Analysis
This page reviews Isana as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several beneficial ingredients like glycerin and natural oils, but also contains synthetic preservatives like phenoxyethanol, raising moderate safety concerns.
Main concern
Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
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
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
- Cocos Nucifera Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter are natural oils that provide nourishment and hydration to the skin.
Concerns
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
- Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that may trigger allergies or sensitivities in some users.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Se safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Se is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate SE is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water components, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Is Ethylhexyl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Stearate is used here as emollient. Ethylhexyl stearate acts as an emollient, providing a smooth texture but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Ethylhexyl Stearate
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Is Cocos Nucifera Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocos Nucifera Oil is used here as natural_extract. Coconut oil is a natural extract that provides moisturizing properties and enhances skin barrier function.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cocos Nucifera Oil
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is used here as natural_extract. Shea butter is a natural fat that deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin, promoting softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and thickener, though it is derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium cetearyl sulfate is an emulsifier that stabilizes formulations but may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
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Is Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Chia seed oil is rich in omega fatty acids, providing nourishment and hydration to the skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
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Is Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Babassu oil is a natural emollient that moisturizes and soothes the skin without a greasy feel.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
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Is Panthenol safe in this skincare?
Good
Panthenol is used here as humectant. Panthenol is a provitamin B5 that hydrates and soothes the skin, enhancing its barrier function.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Panthenol
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Is Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter is used here as natural_extract. Cocoa butter is a natural fat that provides deep moisture and helps improve skin elasticity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Read the full ingredient profile for Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
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Is Glyceryl Caprylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Caprylate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl caprylate is an emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but is derived from glycerin and fatty acids.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryi Caprylate
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used to adjust pH, which can be irritating in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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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 allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
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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 due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can trigger allergies or sensitivities, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate citrate is an emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Giycery Stearate Citrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
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Is Tetrasodium Glutamate Di Acetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tetrasodium Glutamate Di Acetate is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium glutamate di-acetate is a chelating agent that helps stabilize formulations but is synthetic.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Tetrasodium Glutamate Di - acetate
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant but is a synthetic derivative.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl Acetate
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits and helps protect skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid used to adjust pH and can act as a mild preservative, though it is processed.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Cit - 920461 14:2 ric Acid
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Is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is used here as fragrance. Alpha-isomethyl ionone is a synthetic fragrance component that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Alpha-Isomethyl lonone
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: 4278834
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