Is Neutral Shampo Kids 250ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever Norge As
Unilever Norge As's Neutral Shampo Kids 250ml is reviewed here as a haircare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and sorbic acid as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sodium laureth sulfate indicates potential irritation risks for sensitive skin.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that may cause irritation, especially for 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 citric acid, which can help balance pH levels in hair care products.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant that can enhance cleansing without excessive irritation.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that may cause irritation, especially for sensitive skin.
- Sodium benzoate and sorbic acid are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns due to their potential effects.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this haircare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this haircare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this shampoo, 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 haircare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that effectively cleanses but can be harsh and irritating for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: sodium laureth sulfate
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Is Sodium Laureth 11 Carboxylate safe in this haircare?
Medium
Sodium Laureth 11 Carboxylate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient acts as a mild surfactant, providing cleansing properties while being less irritating than harsher alternatives.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: sodium laureth-11 carboxylate
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Is Peg 4 Rapeseedamide safe in this haircare?
Medium
Peg 4 Rapeseedamide is used here as emulsifier. PEG-4 rapeseedamide is used to stabilize formulations, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns regarding skin compatibility.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: peg-4 rapeseedamide
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this haircare?
Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its gentle cleansing properties and skin compatibility.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: cocamidopropyl betaine
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Is Behenoyl Pg Trimonium Chloride safe in this haircare?
Medium
Behenoyl Pg Trimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. This ingredient acts as a conditioning agent, helping to improve hair texture and manageability, though it is synthetic.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: behenoyl pg-trimonium chloride
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this haircare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity in formulations, but excessive use can lead to dryness in hair products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sodium chloride
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Is Glycereth 2 Cocoate safe in this haircare?
Medium
Glycereth 2 Cocoate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps to stabilize emulsions and improve texture, but its synthetic nature may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glycereth-2 cocoate
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Is Hexylene Glycol safe in this haircare?
Medium
Hexylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Hexylene glycol is a solvent that enhances the penetration of other ingredients but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: hexylene glycol
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Is Citric Acid safe in this haircare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH levels, promoting scalp health and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the shampoo.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this haircare?
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 Sorbic Acid safe in this haircare?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is another synthetic preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbic acid
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: 4283441
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