Is Shower Gel Refreshing 450 ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever Norge As
Unilever Norge As's Shower Gel Refreshing 450 ml 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 Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and several synthetic colorants like CI 19140 and CI 42090, indicating moderate processing and raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 glycerin, a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Includes cucumber juice and green tea extract, which may provide soothing and antioxidant properties.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Presence of artificial colorants CI 19140 and CI 42090 indicates a processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Aqua safe in this skincare?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is used here as surfactant. Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, used for its cleansing properties but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate is used here as surfactant. This surfactant is derived from coconut and is known for its mildness, contributing to the cleansing action without excessive dryness.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as buffer. Sodium chloride is used to adjust the viscosity and stability of the formulation, generally considered safe in cosmetic products.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Carbomer safe in this skincare?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is a synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize formulations, which may raise concerns about synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioning_agent. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic skin-conditioning agent that also has antimicrobial properties, raising some concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Lauric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Lauric Acid is used here as emulsifier. Lauric acid is a fatty acid derived from coconut oil, used for its emulsifying properties and is generally considered safe.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Lauric Acid
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this skincare?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels but can be caustic in high concentrations, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Stearic Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Stearic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Stearic acid is a fatty acid that helps stabilize emulsions and is generally regarded as safe in cosmetic formulations.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stearic Acid
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Is Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is a mild surfactant that helps cleanse the skin without stripping moisture, though it is synthetically derived.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate
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Is Sodium Isethionate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Isethionate is used here as surfactant. Sodium isethionate is a mild surfactant that provides cleansing properties while being gentle on the skin, but is synthetically produced.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Isethionate
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Is Peg 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Peg 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier helps stabilize formulations but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential irritation.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Read the full ingredient profile for Peg 150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
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Is Palmitic Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Palmitic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Palmitic acid is a fatty acid that helps stabilize emulsions and is generally considered safe in cosmetic products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Palmitic Acid
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Is Ppg 6 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ppg 6 is used here as conditioning_agent. PPG-6 is a synthetic polymer used for its conditioning properties, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: PPG-6
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Is Ppg 2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ppg 2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide is used here as surfactant. This ingredient is a synthetic surfactant that helps cleanse the skin but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
Read the full ingredient profile for Ppg 2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
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Is Sodium Gluconate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Gluconate is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium gluconate is a chelating agent that helps stabilize formulations but is synthetically derived, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Gluconate
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Is Hydroxystearic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydroxystearic Acid is used here as emulsifier. Hydroxystearic acid is used as an emulsifier in formulations, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Hydroxystearic Acid
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Is Cucumis Sativus Juice safe in this skincare?
Good
Cucumis Sativus Juice is used here as natural_extract. Cucumis sativus juice is derived from cucumber and is known for its soothing and hydrating properties, contributing positively to skin feel.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cucumis Sativus Juice
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Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract safe in this skincare?
Good
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. This extract from green tea is rich in antioxidants and may provide soothing benefits to the skin, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Is Alpha Isomethyl Ionone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Alpha Isomethyl Ionone is used here as fragrance. Alpha-isomethyl ionone is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this skincare?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance that may cause allergic reactions, particularly in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can oxidize and cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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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 some individuals, raising concerns about its use in cosmetics.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 19140
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Is Ci 42090 safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ci 42090 is used here as colorant. CI 42090 is a synthetic colorant that can cause allergic reactions and raises concerns about synthetic additives in cosmetic formulations.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CI 42090
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: 4290166
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