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Old Spice - Swagger FAVORS THE BOLD BODY WASH

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Safety score

Avoid

Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.

Old Spice - Swagger FAVORS THE BOLD BODY WASH — 3 fl oz

Ingredients to watch

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

moderate

Sodium 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.

A known skin irritant

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.

Potential allergenFragrance is particularly problematic for babies and young children whose skin is thinner and more absorbent

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.

Potential allergenSame high concern as Fragrance

SODIUM BENZOATE

moderate

Sodium benzoate is a chemical preservative. When combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), it can form benzene — a known carcinogen. It is also linked to hyperactivity in children, leading the UK to recommend removing it from children's foods.

Linked to hyperactivity in children

yellow 5

moderate

Yellow 5 (Tartrazine) is a petroleum-derived artificial dye. It requires a warning label in the EU. It is also a known trigger for reactions in people with aspirin sensitivity or asthma.

Potential allergenLinked to hyperactivity in children

What's good in it

Benefit

WATER

Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.

Solvent

Benefit

Sodium Chloride

Common table salt used to adjust product texture and aid preservation.

Thickener / preservative aid

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