Is Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Soufflé Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mielle Organics
Pomegranate & Honey Twisting Soufflé is one of the skincare products analyzed by Zerotox for Mielle Organics. 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 Fragrance, Caramel, Brown 1 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of natural oils and synthetic ingredients. Notable components include fragrance and phenoxyethanol, which raise safety concerns due to their synthetic nature.
Main concern
Fragrance is included, which may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
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 oils like sweet almond and olive oil, which can provide moisturizing benefits.
- Includes aloe vera juice, known for its soothing properties, enhancing the product's hydrating potential.
Concerns
- Fragrance is included, which may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
- Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this skincare.
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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: Water (Aqua, Eau)
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Is Behentrimonium Methosulfate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Behentrimonium Methosulfate is used here as emulsifier. This is a mild surfactant and emulsifier derived from rapeseed oil, used to condition hair but may cause mild irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Read the full ingredient profile for Behentrimonium Methosulfate
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Good
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. A fatty alcohol that acts as an emulsifier and thickener, providing a creamy texture while being safe for skin and hair.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice safe in this skincare?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is used here as natural_extract. Aloe vera juice is known for its soothing and hydrating properties, enhancing the product's moisturizing capabilities.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (decolorized)
Read the full ingredient profile for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Is Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sweet almond oil is rich in fatty acids and vitamins, providing nourishment and moisture to the hair and skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
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Is Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sesame seed oil is known for its moisturizing properties and is rich in antioxidants, contributing to skin health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sesamum Indicum (sesame) Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
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Is Olea Europaea Fruit Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is used here as natural_extract. Olive oil is a well-known moisturizer that helps to nourish and protect the skin and hair from dryness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
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Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Sunflower seed oil is rich in vitamin E and acts as an emollient, helping to maintain skin hydration.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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Is Polysorbate 20 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Polysorbate 20 is used here as emulsifier. A synthetic emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients, though it may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Polysorbate-20
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Is Orbignya Oleifera Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Orbignya Oleifera Oil is used here as natural_extract. Babassu oil is a natural emollient that provides moisture and helps to soften hair and skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: orbignya oleifara (babassu) oil
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Is Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Macadamia oil is rich in fatty acids, providing deep hydration and nourishment to hair and skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Macademia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
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Is Glyceryl Stearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate is used here as emulsifier. A common emulsifier that helps to stabilize formulations, though it is derived from glycerin and stearic acid.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate
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Is Butyrospermum Parkii Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is used here as natural_extract. Shea butter is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties, making it beneficial for dry skin and hair.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
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Is Punica Granatum Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Punica Granatum Extract is used here as natural_extract. Pomegranate extract is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Punica Granatum Extract
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Is Copaiferi Officinalis Resin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Copaiferi Officinalis Resin is used here as natural_extract. Balsam copaiba resin is used for its soothing properties, but its safety profile is less established compared to other natural extracts.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: *Copaiferi Officinalis (Balsam Copaibal) Resin
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. A form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, though it is a synthetic derivative which may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl acetate
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a common allergen and can cause irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: fragrance (parfum)
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Is Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter safe in this skincare?
Good
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter is used here as natural_extract. Murumuru butter is known for its moisturizing properties, helping to soften and hydrate hair and skin.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
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Is Benzoic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzoic Acid is used here as preservative. Benzoic acid is a preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth, though it may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzoic Acid
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. A synthetic preservative that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent, though it may raise concerns for sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Glycereth 2 Cocoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycereth 2 Cocoate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant, derived from glycerin and coconut oil, with moderate safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycereth-2 Cocoate
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Is Caramel safe in this skincare?
Bad
Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel is an artificial colorant that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential for allergic reactions.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Caramel
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Is Brown 1 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Brown 1 is used here as colorant. Brown 1 is a synthetic colorant that raises safety concerns due to its artificial composition and potential health risks.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Brown 1
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Is Honey safe in this skincare?
Good
Honey is used here as natural_extract. Honey is a natural humectant that helps to retain moisture in the skin and hair, providing nourishment.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Honey (Mel, Miel)
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Is Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Jojoba oil closely resembles human sebum, making it an excellent moisturizer for skin and hair.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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Is Ricinus Communis Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Castor oil is known for its moisturizing properties and is often used to enhance the texture of hair and skin products.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
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Is Cetrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioner. Cetrimonium chloride is a conditioning agent that helps to detangle hair, though it may cause irritation for some users.
Role in formula: conditioner
Original: cetrimonium chloride
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Is Phenoxyethanol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Phenoxyethanol is used here as preservative. Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: phenoxyethanol
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: 4270225
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