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Is Palmolive Olive Shower Gel 500ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Colgate-Palmolive

This page reviews Palmolive Olive Shower Gel 500ml by Colgate-Palmolive 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: Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant and sodium benzoate as a preservative, indicating moderate processing and potential quality concerns. Ingredients like glycerin and olive oil are beneficial but are mixed with synthetic components.

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 humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
  • Includes olive oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil), known for its moisturizing properties.

Concerns

  • Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.
  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

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: 4283621

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Frequently asked questions

We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Colgate-Palmolive — Palmolive Olive Shower Gel 500ml has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. 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 laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be irritating to sensitive skin.; Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Colgate-Palmolive — Palmolive Olive Shower Gel 500ml. See the Ingredients section above.
Colgate-Palmolive — Palmolive Olive Shower Gel 500ml scores 60 / 100. Daily use depends on your skin type and tolerance, so review the flagged ingredients and patch-test if you are sensitive. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerin, a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.; Includes olive oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil), known for its moisturizing properties.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate as a surfactant and sodium benzoate as a preservative, indicating moderate processing and potential quality concerns. Ingredients like glycerin and olive oil are beneficial but are mixed with synthetic components. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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