Is Milde Seife Blütenfest Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Isana
This page reviews Milde Seife Blütenfest by 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: Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Ci 17200.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of artificial colorants also indicates a processed formulation.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential adverse effects associated with 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
- Contains tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, contributing to a gentle cleansing effect.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential adverse effects associated with synthetic additives.
- The presence of artificial colorants (CI 17200, CI 16255) indicates a processed formulation, which may not appeal to those seeking natural products.
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 formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that helps create lather but may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Derived from coconut oil, cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant that enhances foaming and reduces 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 cosmetic formulations, but excessive use can lead to skin dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Choride
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Is Coco Glucoside safe in this skincare?
Good
Coco Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Coco-glucoside is a mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without stripping natural oils.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Coco-Glucoside
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Is Glyceryl Oleate safe in this skincare?
Good
Glyceryl Oleate is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl oleate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components while providing moisturizing properties.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Oleate
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Is Cananga Odorata Flower Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract from ylang-ylang flowers is known for its fragrance and potential skin-soothing properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cananga Odorata Flower Extrad
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. The term 'parfum' indicates a synthetic fragrance, which can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol, or vitamin E, is an antioxidant that helps protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize the formulation but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
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Is Sodium Lactate safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Lactate is used here as humectant. Sodium lactate is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, enhancing hydration.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Sodium Lacate
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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 in cosmetic formulations, ensuring stability and compatibility with skin.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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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 that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth, but it may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring compound found in many essential oils, used for fragrance but can cause allergic reactions.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Benzyl Salicylate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Salicylate is used here as fragrance. Benzyl salicylate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Benzyl Salicylate
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Is Ci 17200 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 17200 is used here as colorant. CI 17200 is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential for allergic reactions.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: l 17200
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Is Ci 16255 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 16255 is used here as colorant. CI 16255 is another artificial colorant that can cause allergic reactions and indicates a processed formulation.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 16255
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: 4278829
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