Is Volume And Bounty Balsam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever Norge As
Volume And Bounty Balsam is a other from Unilever Norge As. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Parfum, Acrylates Beheneth 25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Disodium Edta.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate and methylisothiazolinone, which raise significant safety concerns. The presence of these additives indicates a highly processed formulation.
Main concern
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be harsh on hair and skin.
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 hair.
- Coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil) is known for its moisturizing properties.
Concerns
- Sodium lauryl sulfate is a synthetic surfactant that can be harsh on hair and skin.
- Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives linked to allergic reactions.
- Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Fragrance components like limonene and linalool may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This other may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this other so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Aqua safe in this other?
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 Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this other?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used to stabilize emulsions and provide a creamy texture. While generally safe, it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Behentrimonium Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Behentrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. Behentrimonium chloride is a conditioning agent that helps detangle hair. It is derived from rapeseed oil but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Behentrimonium Chloride
Read the full ingredient profile for Behentrimonium Chloride
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Is Cocos Nucifera Oil safe in this other?
Good
Cocos Nucifera Oil is used here as natural_extract. Coconut oil is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties, making it beneficial for hair health.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Cocos Nucifera Oil
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Is Parfum safe in this other?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions and irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Dipropylene Glycol safe in this other?
Medium
Dipropylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Dipropylene glycol is used as a solvent and humectant. While generally considered safe, it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Dipropylene Glycol
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Is Acrylates Beheneth 25 Methacrylate Copolymer safe in this other?
Bad
Acrylates Beheneth 25 Methacrylate Copolymer is used here as film_former. This copolymer is used to provide hold and texture but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this other?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can bind to metals but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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Is Magnesium Nitrate safe in this other?
Medium
Magnesium Nitrate is used here as buffer. Magnesium nitrate is used to stabilize formulations but is a synthetic compound with limited benefits.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Magnesium Nitrate
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Is Glycerin safe in this other?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that attracts moisture, helping to keep hair hydrated.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used to adjust pH but can be harsh in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Cocos Nucifera Water safe in this other?
Good
Cocos Nucifera Water is used here as base. Coconut water is hydrating and provides nutrients, enhancing the moisturizing properties of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cocos Nucifera Water
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Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate safe in this other?
Bad
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is used here as surfactant. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a harsh surfactant that can strip natural oils from hair and skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Is Methylchloroisothiazolinone safe in this other?
Bad
Methylchloroisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. This synthetic preservative is effective against bacteria but is known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Read the full ingredient profile for Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Is Magnesium Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Magnesium Chloride is used here as buffer. Magnesium chloride is used to stabilize formulations but is a synthetic compound with limited benefits.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Magnesium Chloride
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
Medium
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 Methylisothiazolinone safe in this other?
Bad
Methylisothiazolinone is used here as preservative. Methylisothiazolinone is a synthetic preservative linked to allergic reactions, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Methylisothiazolinone
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Is Hexyl Cinnamal safe in this other?
Bad
Hexyl Cinnamal is used here as fragrance. Hexyl cinnamal is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Hexyl Cinnamal
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Is Limonene safe in this other?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Linalool safe in this other?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause irritation and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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: 4200875
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