Is X-Tra Balsam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Serpol Cosmetics Patrycja Serwatka
Serpol Cosmetics Patrycja Serwatka's X-Tra Balsam is reviewed here as a other. 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 Isopropanol, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of cetearyl alcohol and citric acid indicates a mix of good and medium quality ingredients.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the formulation.
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
- Cetearyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier, providing stability to the formulation and enhancing texture.
- Citric acid is a natural acidulant that helps maintain pH balance, contributing to product stability.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the formulation.
- Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative, which may indicate a reliance on chemical preservatives.
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 other, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 a medium for 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 that helps stabilize emulsions and improve texture, though it is derived from processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Cetrimonium Chloride safe in this other?
Medium
Cetrimonium Chloride is used here as conditioning_agent. Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound used for its conditioning properties, but it may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Cetrimonium Chloride
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Is Isopropanol safe in this other?
Bad
Isopropanol is used here as solvent. Isopropanol is a solvent that can be drying and irritating to the skin, raising safety concerns in cosmetic formulations.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Isopropanol
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Is Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate safe in this other?
Medium
Peg 7 Glyceryl Cocoate is used here as emulsifier. PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend oil and water, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this other?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural acid that helps adjust pH and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Citric Acid
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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 sensitivities, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this other?
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 Potassium Sorbate safe in this other?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that inhibits mold and yeast growth, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate*
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: 4058468
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