4.3 /10
5.3 /10
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar vs Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar
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What's different
- •Only Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar lists the flagged ingredient Eucalyptol.
Scores: Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar has the higher Decode Label score (5.3 vs 4.3). Which difference matters most depends on who is eating or using it — that's your call.
A higher score means fewer or lighter concerns found under Decode Label's published rules. It is not a medical "safe", and a lower score does not establish that a product is unsafe.
Safety Score
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar is a traditional soap bar with a high fragrance load and the inclusion of talc.
Safety Score
Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar is a traditional soap bar with a high fragrance load and the inclusion of talc.
Side by side
What each label says.
Fragrance allergens matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
What these labels can't tell us
- How much of each ingredient is in the product — labels list order, not amounts.
- What is inside a bare "Fragrance" — it can include allergens the label does not name.
- How the finished product performs, or how your skin or scalp will react — an ingredient list cannot show either.
- Anything a laboratory test would find — Decode Label reads labels; it does not test products.
Concern match
A separate lens from the overall Safety Score above — how well each product suits a specific concern, not an overall verdict. Each concern is scored 0–10: higher means less of that concern (5 ≈ neutral).
What matters most to you?
…or what you want it to do — read from the ingredients, not scored by the engine
For , scores higher ( vs ). This is only a per-concern fit lens — it doesn't change the overall safety score, where still has the higher score.
For , the two are evenly matched. The overall safety verdict is unchanged.
This one is read from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine — useful for choosing, but it is not a safety finding.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a strong cleansing agent that can be irritating for some skin types, leading to an even score.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar list 'Parfum' and multiple potential allergens such as Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, and Coumarin, resulting in an identical high fragrance-allergen load.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar utilize Etidronic Acid and Tetrasodium Etidronate, which are commonly used chelating agents and preservatives, leading to an even assessment for preservative safety.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar contain Tetrasodium EDTA, a chelating agent that has some regulatory scrutiny, contributing to their identical scores in this category.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar list Talc as an ingredient, which, depending on its purity, can be a concern, resulting in an even score for carcinogen and contaminant risk.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar are traditional soap bars made with Sodium Palmate and Sodium Palm Kernelate, which typically have an alkaline pH that can disrupt the skin barrier, leading to an even score.
Both Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar provide a comprehensive list of ingredients, including individual fragrance components, contributing to their identical transparency scores.
Declared ingredients linked to common bath & body goals
Ingredient read — not a safety scoreRead from the two ingredient lists rather than measured by the Decode Label engine, so these sit apart from the scores above and do not change the verdict. 5 means neutral — no ingredient that helps or hinders. Traditional cosmetic use, not a medical claim — and the ingredient list alone does not establish that the finished product delivers the benefit.
Skin Dryness & Moisturisation
EvenBoth products contain Glycerin, which is a humectant that can help attract moisture to the skin, slightly mitigating the drying effect of traditional soap.
Harsh Surfactants & Sulfates (SLS/SLES)
EvenBoth products contain Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a strong anionic surfactant that can be more stripping than milder alternatives, though neither contains SLS/SLES.
Parabens & Preservatives
EvenNeither product lists parabens, and they both use Etidronic Acid and Tetrasodium Etidronate as chelating agents and preservatives, which are generally considered safe in rinse-off products.
pH Balance & Skin Barrier
EvenAs traditional soap bars primarily composed of Sodium Palmate and Sodium Palm Kernelate, both products are likely to have an alkaline pH, which can disrupt the skin's natural acidic barrier.
Antibacterial & Hygiene
EvenBoth products are from the Dettol brand, known for hygiene, and contain ingredients like Menthol and Camphor, which can contribute to a feeling of cleanliness and freshness.
Long-Lasting Freshness & Odour Control
EvenBoth Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar and Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar contain a significant amount of 'Parfum' along with Menthol, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, and Eucalyptol, which are known for their refreshing and scenting properties.
Skin Irritation & Sensitivity
EvenBoth products contain a high concentration of fragrance components, including known allergens like Linalool, Citral, Limonene, and Coumarin, which can increase the potential for skin irritation and sensitization.
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Detailed ingredient list for transparency
- Contains glycerin for some moisturization
Label findings to note
- Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Contains talc
- Includes a harsh surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate)
Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar
In its favour, from the label
- Detailed ingredient list for transparency
- Contains glycerin for some moisturization
Label findings to note
- Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)
- High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
- Contains talc
- Includes a harsh surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate)
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar vs Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar — frequently asked questions
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar's ingredient list includes Camphor, Linalool, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate and Limonene. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed. Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar's ingredient list includes Camphor, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene and COUMARIN. It also lists a bare "Fragrance", whose components — which can include allergens — are not disclosed.
Dettol Icy Cool Bathing Soap Bar lists Talc, Parfum, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Eucalyptol, CI 74160 and TETRASODIUM EDTA. Dettol Neem Bathing Soap Bar lists Talc, Parfum, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, CI 74160 and TETRASODIUM EDTA.
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