Is Refreshing Shower Gel with Mountain Pine Extract Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurospin
Eurospin's Refreshing Shower Gel with Mountain Pine Extract is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Alcohol.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a synthetic surfactant that raises concerns about skin irritation. Additionally, methylchloroisothiazolinone and benzyl methylisothiazolinone are synthetic preservatives linked to allergic reactions.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause skin irritation and dryness.
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 Pinus pumilio leaf extract, which may provide a natural fragrance and potential skin benefits.
- Cocamidopropyl betaine is a milder surfactant that can help reduce irritation compared to harsher alternatives.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can cause skin irritation and dryness.
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone and benzyl methylisothiazolinone are preservatives associated with allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 shower gel, 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 skincare?
Bad
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium laureth sulfate is a synthetic surfactant used for its cleansing properties but is known to cause skin irritation and dryness.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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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 derived from coconut oil, which helps to reduce irritation compared to harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a common ingredient that can cause allergic reactions and sensitivities in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity of the product but can also contribute to skin dryness in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Pinus Pumilio Leaf Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Pinus Pumilio Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Pinus pumilio leaf extract is derived from mountain pine and may provide natural fragrance and potential antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: PINUS PUMILIO LEAF EXTRACT
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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 levels and can act as a natural preservative, contributing to product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Propylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Propylene glycol is a synthetic solvent that helps to retain moisture but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: PROPYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Triethylene Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Triethylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Triethylene glycol is used as a solvent and humectant, but its safety profile is less established compared to more common ingredients.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL
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Is Magnesium Nitrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Magnesium Nitrate is used here as stabilizer. Magnesium nitrate is used to stabilize formulations but has limited information regarding its safety in cosmetic products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: MAGNESIUM NITRATE
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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 may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
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Is Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alcohol is used here as solvent. Alcohol is used as a solvent but can be drying and irritating to the skin, especially in high concentrations.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: ALCOHOL
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Is Methylchloroisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Methylchloroisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative linked to allergic reactions and skin sensitization, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE
Read the full ingredient profile for Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Is Benzyl Methylisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Benzyl Methylisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Benzyl methylisothiazolinone is another synthetic preservative associated with allergic reactions, further impacting product safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZYL METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
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Is Ci 19140 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 19140 is used here as colorant. CI 19140 is a synthetic colorant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising concerns about its use.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 19140
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Is Ci 42051 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 42051 is used here as colorant. CI 42051 is another synthetic colorant that can cause sensitivities and allergic reactions, contributing to safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 42051
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: 4281854
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