Is Ultra Doux Shampoo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
L'Oreal
L'Oreal's Ultra Doux Shampoo 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 Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes ammonium lauryl sulfate, a surfactant that can be irritating, and sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative. These raise concerns about potential skin irritation and synthetic additives.
Main concern
Ammonium lauryl sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
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 argania spinosa kernel oil, known for its moisturizing properties, which can enhance hair softness.
- Includes tocopherol (vitamin E), which is beneficial for hair health and acts as an antioxidant.
Concerns
- Ammonium lauryl sulfate is a strong surfactant that may cause irritation for sensitive skin types.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of synthetic additives.
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 shampoo, facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Bad
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Ammonium lauryl sulfate is a strong cleansing agent that can effectively remove dirt but may irritate sensitive skin.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Lauryl 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 the viscosity of the shampoo, but it can also be drying to hair in high concentrations.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SODIUM CHLORIDE
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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 stronger surfactants.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
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Is Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is used here as natural_extract. Argania spinosa kernel oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, providing moisturizing benefits to hair.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Is Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil is used here as natural_extract. Camellia oleifera seed oil is known for its nourishing properties, helping to improve hair texture and shine.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Read the full ingredient profile for Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
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Is Triethyl Citrate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Triethyl Citrate is used here as solvent. Triethyl citrate is used as a solvent and may help to enhance the texture of the product, but its safety profile is less established.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: TRIETHYL CITRATE
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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 but can be harsh and irritating if not properly formulated.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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Is Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride safe in this skincare?
Medium
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. This ingredient acts as a conditioning agent, helping to detangle hair, but may cause buildup over time.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Read the full ingredient profile for Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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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 help to enhance the overall stability of the formulation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol (vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect hair from environmental damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: TOCOPHEROL
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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 that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Benzoic Acid safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzoic Acid is used here as preservative. Benzoic acid is a natural preservative that can inhibit microbial growth, but it may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZOIC ACID
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Is Linalool safe in this skincare?
Medium
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a naturally occurring compound used for fragrance but can be a skin irritant for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LINALOOL
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Is Geraniol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a fragrance component that can enhance scent but may cause allergic reactions in some users.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: GERANIOL
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Is Limonene safe in this skincare?
Medium
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is used for its citrus scent but can be irritating and is a known allergen for some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: LIMO-NENE
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Is Citronellol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient that can provide a pleasant scent but may cause skin irritation.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: CITRONELLOL
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is used as a preservative and solvent but can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: BENZYL ALCOHOL
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Is Parfum safe in this skincare?
Medium
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a complex mixture of fragrance components that can enhance the product's scent but may cause allergic reactions.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: PARFUM (FIL Z294503/1)
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: 4275495
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