Is Root Retoucher Dark Blonde Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Conaxess Trade Norge As
Conaxess Trade Norge As's Root Retoucher Dark Blonde is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Butane, Alcohol Denat, Isobutane.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several synthetic ingredients such as Butane and Alcohol denat., which raise concerns about potential irritation and safety. The presence of colorants like CI 77491 and CI 77891 indicates a reliance on artificial components.
Main concern
Butane and Isobutane are flammable propellants that raise safety concerns during use.
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 Oryza Sativa Starch, which can provide a smooth texture and improve application.
- Silica is included, which can enhance the product's feel and help with oil absorption.
- Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate may aid in improving the product's stability and texture.
- Cetrimonium Chloride can help with conditioning, making the product easier to apply.
Concerns
- Butane and Isobutane are flammable propellants that raise safety concerns during use.
- Alcohol denat. can be drying and irritating to the skin, potentially leading to discomfort.
- The use of multiple colorants (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891) indicates a reliance on synthetic dyes, which may not be suitable for sensitive skin.
- Propylene Carbonate is a synthetic solvent that may cause irritation in some individuals.
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 Butane safe in this skincare?
Bad
Butane is used here as solvent. Butane is a flammable propellant used for aerosol delivery in this product. Its flammability raises safety concerns during application.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Butane
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Is Alcohol Denat safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alcohol Denat is used here as solvent. Alcohol denat. is a drying agent that can irritate the skin, potentially leading to discomfort or adverse reactions.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Alcohol denat.
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Is Isobutane safe in this skincare?
Bad
Isobutane is used here as solvent. Isobutane is another flammable propellant that poses safety risks during use, particularly in aerosol formulations.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Isobutane
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Is Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is used here as stabilizer. This ingredient is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that raises some safety concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Read the full ingredient profile for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Is Oryza Sativa Starch safe in this skincare?
Good
Oryza Sativa Starch is used here as base. Oryza Sativa Starch is a natural ingredient that can enhance texture and application, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Oryza Sativa Starch
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Is Isopropyl Myristate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Isopropyl Myristate is used here as emulsifier. Isopropyl Myristate is used to enhance skin absorption but can cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Isopropyl Myristate
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Is Silica safe in this skincare?
Medium
Silica is used here as absorbent. Silica is included for its oil-absorbing properties, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some users.
Role in formula: absorbent
Original: Silica
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Is Stearalkonium Hectorite safe in this skincare?
Medium
Stearalkonium Hectorite is used here as thickener. This ingredient is a synthetic thickener that helps improve product consistency but may not be suitable for all skin types.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stearalkonium Hectorite
Read the full ingredient profile for Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Is Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as solvent. Aqua serves as a solvent in this formulation, contributing to the overall texture and application of the product.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Aqua
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Is Propylene Carbonate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Propylene Carbonate is used here as solvent. Propylene Carbonate is a synthetic solvent that can cause irritation in some individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Propylene Carbonate
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Is Triethoxycaprylylsilane safe in this skincare?
Medium
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is used to improve product spreadability but is a synthetic compound that may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Read the full ingredient profile for Triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Is Cetrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. Cetrimonium Chloride is included for its conditioning properties, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Cetrimonium Chloride
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Is Ci 77492 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77492 is used here as colorant. CI 77492 is a synthetic colorant used for pigmentation, which may not be suitable for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77492
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Is Ci 77891 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77891 is used here as colorant. CI 77891 is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about potential irritation and is not derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77891
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Is Ci 77499 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77499 is used here as colorant. CI 77499 is another synthetic colorant that may cause irritation in sensitive individuals, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77499
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Is Ci 77491 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 77491 is used here as colorant. CI 77491 is a synthetic colorant that may not be suitable for all skin types, raising concerns about irritation.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 77491
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: 4280611
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