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Is Neutral Hand Soap Refill 500ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Unilever Norge AS

Neutral Hand Soap Refill 500ml is a skincare from Unilever Norge AS. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. However, glycerin and citric acid are beneficial for skin hydration and pH balance.

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

  • Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.
  • Citric acid acts as a pH adjuster, ensuring the product maintains a balanced pH, which is important for skin health.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential adverse effects associated with synthetic additives.
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin, which may pose a risk for some users.

Who should avoid this product?

This skincare may not be the best fit for:

  • users trying to avoid sulfates

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this skincare so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4283219

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Frequently asked questions

Unilever Norge AS — Neutral Hand Soap Refill 500ml is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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The composition includes sodium benzoate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. However, glycerin and citric acid are beneficial for skin hydration and pH balance. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Glycerin is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.; Citric acid acts as a pH adjuster, ensuring the product maintains a balanced pH, which is important for skin health.. See the Pros section above.
Unilever Norge AS — Neutral Hand Soap Refill 500ml has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
Unilever Norge AS — Neutral Hand Soap Refill 500ml has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Unilever Norge AS products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential adverse effects associated with synthetic additives.; Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin, which may pose a risk for some users.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: aqua, glycerin, sodium cocoyl glutamate. See the Ingredients section above.

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