Is Le Petit Marseillais Cotton Milk Liquid Soap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Le Petit Marseillais
This page reviews Le Petit Marseillais Cotton Milk Liquid Soap by Le Petit Marseillais 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 Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that raises concerns about skin irritation. Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are preservatives, indicating a processed formulation.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
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 moisturizing agent that helps maintain skin hydration.
- Includes tocopherol (vitamin E), known for its antioxidant properties.
- Gossypium herbaceum seed oil provides a natural oil that may enhance skin softness.
- Citric acid acts as a pH adjuster, helping to maintain skin balance.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
- Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives, raising concerns about long-term use.
- Parfum (fragrance) may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Contains several emulsifiers and thickeners, indicating a highly processed formulation.
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 Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this liquid soap, facilitating the dissolution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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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 may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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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, used to reduce irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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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 viscosity in this formulation, but excessive use can lead to skin dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as moisturizer. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and softness.
Role in formula: moisturizer
Original: Glycerin
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Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Gossypium herbaceum seed oil is a natural oil that may provide emollient properties, contributing to skin softness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
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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 texture of the skin but may cause buildup over time.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Polyquarternium-7
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Is Cinnamic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cinnamic Acid is used here as preservative. Cinnamic acid is used for its preservative properties but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Cinnamic Acid
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Is Levulinic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Levulinic Acid is used here as preservative. Levulinic acid is a natural preservative that helps maintain product stability but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Levulinic Acid
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Is Sodium Levulinate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Levulinate is used here as preservative. Sodium levulinate is a natural preservative derived from levulinic acid, used to enhance product shelf life.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Levulinate
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Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate is an emulsifier that helps blend oil and water components but may cause skin irritation in some cases.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate
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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 may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Caprylate
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Is Lecithin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Lecithin is a natural emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lecithin
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Is Polyglyceryl 3 Dilsostearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polyglyceryl 3 Dilsostearate is used here as emulsifier. Polyglyceryl-3 dilsostearate is an emulsifier that aids in product stability but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polyglyceryl-3 Dilsostearate
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is an emulsifier that helps maintain product consistency but may cause skin irritation.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Disterarate
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this skincare?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that enhances product texture without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Sodium Phytate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Phytate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium phytate is a chelating agent that helps stabilize formulations but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodiym Phytate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH levels, helping to maintain skin balance and product stability.
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 but can be irritating if not properly balanced in formulations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol (vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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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 extend shelf life 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 common allergen that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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: 4274274
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