Shampooing
by Dessange
Safety score
Poor
Based on an ingredient-level analysis for babies and young children. Not medical advice.
Shampooing — 280 ml
Ingredients to watch
SODIUM BENZOATE
moderateSodium 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.
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.
What's good in it
TOCOPHEROL
Natural form of vitamin E that protects skin from oxidative damage.
Antioxidant / skin conditioner
WATER
Used as the primary carrier for all other ingredients.
Solvent
Benzyl Benzoate
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
DIMETHICONE
Silicones create a smooth, silky feel and help other ingredients spread evenly on skin.
Emollient / conditioning agent
Sodium Chloride
Common table salt used to adjust product texture and aid preservation.
Thickener / preservative aid
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