Is Surgras Shower Gel Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cien
Cien's Surgras Shower Gel 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 Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Methylchloroisothiazolinone.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium laureth sulfate, a common surfactant, and methylisothiazolinone, a synthetic preservative. These raise concerns about potential irritation and synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin, raising concerns about irritation.
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 humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to skin hydration.
- Includes citric acid and lactic acid, which can help maintain skin pH balance and provide mild exfoliation.
Concerns
- Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant that can be harsh on sensitive skin, raising concerns about irritation.
- Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative linked to allergic reactions and skin sensitization, which lowers the overall safety profile.
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 formulation, providing a medium for other ingredients to dissolve and function effectively.
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 surfactant that effectively cleanses but can strip natural oils, potentially leading to skin dryness or irritation.
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 from harsher surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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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 in this formulation, but excessive use can lead to skin dryness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Sodium Chloride
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Is Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate safe in this skincare?
Good
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is used here as surfactant. Disodium cocoamphodiacetate is a mild surfactant that helps to cleanse without stripping moisture, enhancing the product's gentleness.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Read the full ingredient profile for Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: LDL Glycerin
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent but can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate is used here as emulsifier. PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but may raise concerns due to PEG processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. This ingredient provides conditioning properties, improving the feel of the skin but may have mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Guar Hydro - xypropyltrimonium Chloride
Read the full ingredient profile for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Is Glycol Distearate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glycol Distearate is used here as emulsifier. Glycol distearate is used as an emulsifier and thickener, but its synthetic nature raises some safety concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glycol Distearate
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Is Laureth 4 safe in this skincare?
Medium
Laureth 4 is used here as emulsifier. Laureth-4 is an emulsifier that helps stabilize formulations but may pose concerns due to its ethoxylation process.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Laureth-4
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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 provide mild exfoliation, contributing positively to skin health.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid serves as an exfoliant and pH adjuster, promoting skin renewal and hydration.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic Acid
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Is Magnesium Nitrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Magnesium Nitrate is used here as stabilizer. Magnesium nitrate is included for stabilization but has limited benefits for skin health.
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 and may have some skin-soothing properties, though its role is limited.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Magnesium Chloride
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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, raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Read the full ingredient profile for Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Is Methylisothiazolinone safe in this skincare?
Bad
Methylisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative associated with skin sensitization, which significantly impacts safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Methylisothiazolinone
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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 helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Benzoate
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Is Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes safe in this skincare?
Bad
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is used here as fragrance. This ingredient is a synthetic fragrance component that can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Read the full ingredient profile for Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
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: 4278085
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