Is Pomegranate Rose Shower Gel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Byphasse
Pomegranate Rose Shower Gel is a skincare from Byphasse. 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 Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Methylchloroisothiazolinone.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating, and methylisothiazolinone, a preservative with potential sensitization concerns. These raise quality and safety issues.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
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 Punica granatum fruit extract, which may provide antioxidant properties.
- Glycerin is included as a moisturizing agent, enhancing skin hydration.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Methylisothiazolinone is a preservative linked to allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Who should avoid this product?
This skincare may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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.
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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 a medium for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua (Water)
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Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a common surfactant that effectively cleanses but may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as thickener. Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity but can be drying to the skin in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance can cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum (Fragrance)
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant that helps to reduce irritation from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Laureth 3 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Laureth 3 is used here as emulsifier. Laureth-3 acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients but may raise concerns about skin irritation.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Laureth-3
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust pH and can act as a mild exfoliant, promoting skin health.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as moisturizer. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: moisturizer
Original: Glycerin
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Is Magnesium Nitrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Magnesium Nitrate is used here as stabilizer. Magnesium nitrate is used for stabilization but has limited benefits for skin health.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Magnesium Nitrate
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Is Methylchloroisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. This preservative is effective against bacteria but is associated with allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Read the full ingredient profile for Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Is Punica Granatum Fruit Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is used here as natural_extract. Pomegranate extract is rich in antioxidants, potentially benefiting skin health and appearance.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
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Is Magnesium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Magnesium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Magnesium chloride is used for stabilization but does not provide significant benefits for skin.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Magnesium Chloride
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Is Methylisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Methylisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Similar to its counterpart, this preservative raises concerns for potential allergic reactions.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: L:24121034 Methylisothiazolinone
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a mild preservative that helps prevent spoilage but may cause irritation in some cases.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a common preservative that can be effective but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: odium EXP:X12/28 Benzoate
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Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Geraniol
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Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is another fragrance component that may trigger sensitivities or allergies.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Citronellol
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance ingredient that can oxidize and cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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: 4282420
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