Is Peppermint Blast Foot Spray Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Elite
Peppermint Blast Foot Spray is one of the other products analyzed by Zerotox for Elite. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Ethyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several natural extracts like aloe and peppermint oil, but also contains synthetic preservatives like sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol indicates the use of synthetic preservatives, which may raise safety concerns.
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 natural extracts like aloe inner leaf juice and peppermint oil, which may provide soothing properties.
- Inclusion of vitamin E and various plant extracts suggests potential moisturizing benefits for the skin.
Concerns
- Presence of sodium benzoate and phenoxyethanol indicates the use of synthetic preservatives, which may raise safety concerns.
- Lavender oil and tea tree oil, while natural, can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, impacting overall safety.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this other.
-
Is Purified Water safe in this other?
Good
Purified Water is used here as base. Purified water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, ensuring a clean base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Purified Water
-
Is Aloe Inner Leaf Juice safe in this other?
Good
Aloe Inner Leaf Juice is used here as natural_extract. Aloe inner leaf juice is known for its soothing and hydrating properties, beneficial for skin applications.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aloe Inner Leaf Juice
-
Is Coconut Water safe in this other?
Good
Coconut Water is used here as natural_extract. Coconut water is hydrating and rich in electrolytes, contributing to skin moisture and nourishment.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Coconut Water
-
Is Peppermint Oil safe in this other?
Good
Peppermint Oil is used here as natural_extract. Peppermint oil provides a cooling sensation and may help in refreshing tired feet, enhancing user experience.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Peppermint Oil
-
Is Glycerin safe in this other?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin acts as a humectant, drawing moisture to the skin, but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
-
Is Tea Tree Oil safe in this other?
Good
Tea Tree Oil is used here as natural_extract. Tea tree oil is known for its antimicrobial properties, which may help in maintaining foot hygiene.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tea Tree Oil
-
Is Menthol safe in this other?
Medium
Menthol is used here as flavor. Menthol provides a cooling effect, enhancing the sensory experience, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Menthol
-
Is Polysorbate 80 safe in this other?
Medium
Polysorbate 80 is used here as emulsifier. Polysorbate 80 is used to stabilize emulsions, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polysorbate 80
-
Is Allantoin safe in this other?
Good
Allantoin is used here as conditioning_agent. Allantoin is known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties, beneficial for irritated skin.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Allantoin
-
Is Cayenne Pepper Extract safe in this other?
Good
Cayenne Pepper Extract is used here as natural_extract. Cayenne pepper extract may stimulate circulation, potentially providing a warming sensation to the feet.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cayenne Pepper Extract
-
Is Matricaria Flower Extract safe in this other?
Good
Matricaria Flower Extract is used here as natural_extract. Matricaria flower extract is known for its calming properties, which may help soothe irritated skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Matricaria Flower Extract
-
Is Arginine safe in this other?
Medium
Arginine is used here as amino_acid. Arginine is an amino acid that may support skin health, but its role in this formulation is less clear.
Role in formula: amino_acid
Original: Arginine
-
Is White Tea Leaf Extract safe in this other?
Good
White Tea Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. White tea leaf extract is rich in antioxidants, which may help protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: White Tea Leaf Extract
-
Is Rooibos Leaf Extract safe in this other?
Good
Rooibos Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rooibos leaf extract is known for its antioxidant properties, contributing to skin health and protection.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Rooibos Leaf Extract
-
Is Witch Hazel Extract safe in this other?
Good
Witch Hazel Extract is used here as natural_extract. Witch hazel extract is often used for its astringent properties, which may help in reducing skin irritation.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Witch Hazel Extract
-
Is Comfrey Leaf Extract safe in this other?
Good
Comfrey Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Comfrey leaf extract is known for its healing properties, potentially aiding in skin recovery.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Comfrey Leaf Extract
-
Is Vitamin E safe in this other?
Good
Vitamin E is used here as antioxidant. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells from damage, enhancing overall skin health.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Vitamin E
-
Is Ginger Root Extract safe in this other?
Good
Ginger Root Extract is used here as natural_extract. Ginger root extract may provide anti-inflammatory benefits, contributing to skin comfort and health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ginger Root Extract
-
Is Frankincense Distillate safe in this other?
Good
Frankincense Distillate is used here as natural_extract. Frankincense distillate is known for its soothing properties, which may help calm irritated skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Frankincense Distillate
-
Is Ethyl Alcohol safe in this other?
Bad
Ethyl Alcohol is used here as solvent. Ethyl alcohol is used as a solvent but can be drying and irritating to the skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Ethyl Alcohol
-
Is Olive Leaf Extract safe in this other?
Good
Olive Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Olive leaf extract is rich in antioxidants and may help protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Olive Leaf Extract
-
Is Dandelion Leaf Extract safe in this other?
Good
Dandelion Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Dandelion leaf extract is known for its detoxifying properties, which may benefit skin health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dandelion Leaf Extract
-
Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this other?
Bad
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohol
-
Is Neem Seed Oil safe in this other?
Good
Neem Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Neem seed oil is known for its antimicrobial properties, which may help in maintaining foot hygiene.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Neem Seed Oil
-
Is Myrrh Oil safe in this other?
Good
Myrrh Oil is used here as natural_extract. Myrrh oil is often used for its soothing properties, which may help calm irritated skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Myrrh Oil
-
Is Lavender Oil safe in this other?
Good
Lavender Oil is used here as natural_extract. Lavender oil is known for its calming scent and potential skin-soothing properties, though it can irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lavende Oil
-
Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this other?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenoxyethanol
-
Is Bergamot Fruit safe in this other?
Medium
Bergamot Fruit is used here as natural_extract. Bergamot fruit extract may provide fragrance and some skin benefits, but can cause photosensitivity in some individuals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Bergamot Fruit
-
Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this other?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
-
Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that can raise concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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: 3399925
More from this brand: Elite products in Zerotox
Similar products: other in Zerotox database
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.