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Skincare Soap
Decode Label Safety Score
How we got 7.2 ShowHide
Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This bathing bar uses a traditional saponified soap base, which effectively cleanses but can be more alkaline and potentially stripping to the skin barrier compared to syndet bars. The primary concern for this rinse-off product is the high load of declared fragrance allergens, including Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Citral, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, and Coumarin. While these are common in scented products, they are relevant to individuals with sensitive skin, fragrance allergies, or contact dermatitis. The presence of PEG-7 Amodimethicone, an ethoxylated ingredient, means there's a potential for trace 1,4-dioxane impurities, though EU regulations aim to keep these levels safe. Titanium Dioxide is included as a whitening agent, which is safe for topical use despite its ban as a food additive in the EU due to ingestion concerns.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Water
- Glycerin
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Traditional soap base with high fragrance allergen load; suitable for most users
This bathing bar effectively cleanses using a traditional soap base. However, it contains a significant number of declared fragrance allergens, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it includes an ethoxylated ingredient, potential manufacturing impurities like 1,4-dioxane are typically regulated to safe levels in cosmetics. Titanium Dioxide is present for whitening and is safe for topical application.
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Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for bath body. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Why the score is capped
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains Glycerin for moisturizing benefits
Includes Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan oil) for skin conditioning
Watch out for
High load of declared fragrance allergens, which may cause sensitization in individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies
Traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping to the skin barrier
Presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend
TETRASODIUM EDTA — tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that keeps a product stable and clear. It has been flagged in some studies for potential endocrine-disrupting properties; regulatory consensus is not yet established, so it is noted as a low-level concern rather than a confirmed hazard.
Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate — an optical brightener (fluorescent whitening agent) — a synthetic dye that makes the product look whiter or brighter under light. It is not a preservative and has no antimicrobial or skincare function; it is a purely cosmetic additive with no benefit to the user, and best avoided in a baby product.
Ingredient Concerns safety database
Sources cited below may be Indian (FSSAI) or international (EU, US, WHO, IARC) — an international classification or law is evidence, not an Indian regulatory finding.
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed)
These are individual fragrance components that are known contact allergens. EU rules require them to be named on the label when present above 0.001% (leave-on) or 0.01% (rinse-off), because "parfum" alone would hide them. Limonene and linalool are especially common and become more allergenic as they oxidise on exposure to air. This is a risk for people who are sensitised, not a general-population hazard.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545 (extended fragrance-allergen labelling); SCCS opinions on fragrance allergens
Fragrance Allergens (EU-listed): regulation, sources and other products →Fragrance
"Fragrance" or "parfum" is a catch-all term that can conceal a blend of hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including known allergens, sensitisers, and potential endocrine disruptors. The EU now mandates disclosure of 82 specific fragrance allergens. People with fragrance sensitivity, asthma, or contact dermatitis should prefer fragrance-free products.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU Regulation 2023/1545; IFRA
Fragrance: regulation, sources and other products →Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
PEG ingredients are made by ethoxylation, which can leave traces of ethylene oxide (IARC Group 1) and 1,4-dioxane (IARC Group 2B) unless removed. Good manufacturing removes them, so the ingredient itself is not a hazard, but the label cannot tell you whether it was done well. PEGs should not be applied to broken skin.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC Monographs Vol. 100F (ethylene oxide) and Vol. 71 (1,4-dioxane); Cosmetic Ingredient Review
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs): regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Contains 'Fragrance' without specific disclosure, which is a common allergen and can contain over 3,000 possible chemicals. This raises transparency concerns for individuals with sensitivities.
Contains multiple declared fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal, Citral, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin). These are known sensitizers for individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin.
Contains ethoxylated ingredients (PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Trideceth-10) which may carry trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane, a manufacturing impurity classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). The EU SCCS considers 1,4-dioxane at or below 10 ppm in a finished cosmetic safe.
Claim check
Front-of-pack marketing claims checked against this product's actual ingredients and nutrition. "Can't verify" means the label does not provide enough information to check the claim — it is not the same as the claim being false.
Skincare is a broad category and not a specific claim that can be verified or refuted by the ingredient list alone.
The claim of protecting from 99.9% harmful germs is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information provided.
This claim refers to a quantity or promotional offer that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
This is a marketing slogan and not a verifiable claim about the product's composition or properties.
IMA Recommended is a third-party endorsement that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information provided.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan Oil) is listed in the ingredients, supporting the claim of moisturizers with Argan Oil.
Read straight from the back-of-pack photo — quantities, sections and any disguised terms, so the small print can’t hide behind the marketing.
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Sodium Palmate
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Sodium Palm Kernelate
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WaterAqua
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Glycerin
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Fragrance undisclosed fragranceParfum
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Sodium Chloride
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Etidronic AcidEtidronic acid
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Tetrasodium EDTA
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PEG-7 Amodimethicone
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Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
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Trideceth-10
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Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
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Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide
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Acetic Acid
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Citronellol
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Amyl Cinnamal
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Citral
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Linalool
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Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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Geraniol
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Coumarin
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CI 77891 synthetic colour
In label order — normally largest quantity first. Select a row for the full write-up and sources.
Fragrance allergens are substances EU cosmetics rules require to be named on the label (such as Limonene and Linalool). Fragrant botanicals such as essential oils are grouped with them because they can naturally contain such substances, but they are not on that list. They matter mainly for people with fragrance allergies or already-sensitive skin — not a general-population safety issue. Each named allergen takes a small deduction from the ingredient score, and a high count can cap it; fragrant botanicals take none. Naming them on the label is a transparency positive.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
Declared on this label as
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Skincare Soap?
The label of Skincare Soap lists 24 ingredients, in label order: SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, Water, Glycerin, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Etidronic Acid, TETRASODIUM EDTA, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Trideceth-10, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide, Acetic Acid, Citronellol, AMYL CINNAMAL, Citral, Linalool, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Geraniol, COUMARIN, CI 77891. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, PEG-7 Amodimethicone, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate.
Is Skincare Soap safe to use?
Skincare Soap scores 7.2/10 on Decode Label (Favorable). This bathing bar effectively cleanses using a traditional soap base. However, it contains a significant number of declared fragrance allergens, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it includes an ethoxylated ingredient, potential manufacturing impurities like 1,4-dioxane are typically regulated to safe levels in cosmetics. Titanium Dioxide is present for whitening and is safe for topical application.
Why does Skincare Soap score 7.2/10?
Flagged in the score: High load of declared fragrance allergens, which may cause sensitization in individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Presence of undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend. Also noted: Traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping to the skin barrier.
Who should avoid Skincare Soap?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin or fragrance allergies; Avoiding specific declared fragrance allergens; Avoiding ethoxylated ingredients.
Does Skincare Soap contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 7 fragrance allergens: Citronellol, AMYL CINNAMAL, Citral, Linalool, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, Geraniol and COUMARIN. It also lists a fragrant botanical (Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Skincare Soap contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Fragrance. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 7 fragrance allergens (Citronellol, AMYL CINNAMAL, Citral, Linalool and ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE and others). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Skincare Soap pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 6 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "SKINCARE" — can't be verified from the label. "PROTECTS FROM 99.9% HARMFUL GERMS" — can't be verified from the label. "FREE 15% EXTRA" — can't be verified from the label.
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