Gel Douche / Body Wash
by Caprina
Safety score
Avoid
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Ingredients to watch
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
moderateSodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is a harsh detergent that strips the skin's natural moisture barrier. It is a known skin irritant and can worsen eczema. Many dermatologists recommend avoiding it in baby products.
PARFUM
moderate"Parfum" is the EU/INCI designation for fragrance — the same concerns apply as with "Fragrance." It covers hundreds of possible chemicals that don't need to be individually listed.
Fragrance
moderate"Fragrance" or "parfum" is one of the biggest red flags in personal care — a single term that can include up to 3,000 different chemicals without any required disclosure. Fragrance is the leading cause of contact allergy in cosmetics. Many fragrance compounds are skin sensitizers and potential endocrine disruptors.
Dmdm Hydantoin
highDMDM hydantoin releases formaldehyde — a known human carcinogen — as it breaks down. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are a leading cause of allergic contact dermatitis. They are banned in baby products in some countries.
What's good in it
WATER
Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.
Solvent
PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
butyrospermum parkii
INCI name for shea butter — a natural fat that softens and protects skin.
Emollient
Goat Milk
This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.
Safe ingredient
Sodium Chloride
Common table salt used to adjust product texture and aid preservation.
Thickener / preservative aid
GLYCERIN
Attracts moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated.
Humectant
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