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Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar
No age stated on pack — scored for 0–5 months.
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The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This baby bathing bar contains Sodium Coco-Sulfate, a harsh surfactant that can be irritating to a child's delicate skin, despite its natural-sounding name. While it includes several beneficial botanical oils and extracts, the presence of EDTA and Etidronate, which are chelating agents with environmental concerns, further detracts from its suitability for a baby product.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL
- STEARIC ACID
- Glyceryl Stearate
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Contains harsh surfactant and chelating agents; potential for skin irritation in babies
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This baby bathing bar uses Sodium Coco-Sulfate, a surfactant known to be irritating, which is a significant concern for a child's sensitive skin. It also contains chelating agents like Tetrasodium EDTA and Tetrasodium Etidronate, which have environmental impact concerns. While it includes several nourishing plant oils, the formulation's primary cleansing agent is not ideal for delicate baby skin.
Concern breakdown
Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concernsHow this product performs on each concern we check for baby. This is a breakdown of the same evidence behind the score above — not a separate verdict.
Specific sensitivities
Avoid if affectedThe presence of Sodium Coco-Sulfate, a harsh surfactant, may cause irritation or exacerbate existing skin conditions. Consider patch testing or choosing a product with milder cleansing agents.
Why the score is capped
Primary surfactant with irritation potential, in a baby product
Rule PC-CAP-09
What's good
Contains multiple nourishing botanical oils and extracts (Coconut Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Passion Fruit Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Aloe Vera, Holy Basil, Ashwagandha) known for skin conditioning and antioxidant benefits.
Includes Glycerin, a highly effective humectant for skin hydration.
Contains mild fatty alcohols and acids (Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Behenate) that contribute to skin conditioning and product texture.
Watch out for
The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, is a harsh surfactant that may irritate a baby's delicate skin.
Contains Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA, which are chelating agents with environmental persistence concerns.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, while generally soothing, can be a potential allergen for individuals with very sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
Phosphoric Acid — used to adjust the pH of the product. Generally safe in cosmetic formulations at appropriate concentrations.
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.
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Sodium Coco-Sulfate is made by sulfating whole coconut oil rather than isolated lauric acid, so it is largely sodium lauryl sulfate with a tail of longer-chain sulfates. It is routinely marketed as the gentle, natural alternative to SLS — it is chemically the same class of detergent, and the "SLS-free" claim built on it is the reason it is worth naming.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; INCI classification
Sodium Coco-Sulfate: regulation, sources and other products →Decode Label Analysis
Sodium Coco-Sulfate is a harsh surfactant, chemically similar to SLS, and can cause skin irritation, especially concerning for a baby product.
Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA are chelating agents with environmental concerns due to their poor biodegradability and potential aquatic toxicity.
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.
The label does not provide information about whether fragrance has been added or not.
The pH value is a technical specification that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The recyclability of the board is a claim about packaging material that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim 'SOAP 100% FREE' is a statement about the product's formulation that cannot be verified from the ingredient list alone, as 'soap' can refer to specific chemical compounds or a general category of cleansing agents.
The suitability for delicate skin is a product characteristic that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claims about gentle cleansing and preserving moisture lock are functional benefits that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim about supporting skin microbiome is a functional benefit that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The claim of being pediatrician tested is a certification or testing claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredient list includes Punica Granatum Seed Oil (Pomegranate) and Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil.
The ingredient list contains multiple plant-based ingredients such as Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Aloe
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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.
Present in trace amounts
Listed near the end of the ingredient list, so present in small quantities — not counted as a headline benefit.
✓ Decode Label Assessment: Favorable ⚠ Decode Label Assessment: Concern Decode Label Assessment: Neutral
Who should take caution
About this ingredient
No detailed safety data in our database yet for this ingredient.
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What are the ingredients in Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar?
The label of Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar lists 25 ingredients, in label order: Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Behenate, Phosphoric Acid, Potassium chloride, Sodium Chloride, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, Magnesium Chloride, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Phosphoric Acid, TETRASODIUM EDTA.
Is Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar safe to use?
Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar scores 3.5/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This baby bathing bar uses Sodium Coco-Sulfate, a surfactant known to be irritating, which is a significant concern for a child's sensitive skin. It also contains chelating agents like Tetrasodium EDTA and Tetrasodium Etidronate, which have environmental impact concerns. While it includes several nourishing plant oils, the formulation's primary cleansing agent is not ideal for delicate baby skin.
Why does Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar score 3.5/10?
Flagged in the score: The primary cleansing agent, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, is a harsh surfactant that may irritate a baby's delicate skin. Contains Tetrasodium Etidronate and Tetrasodium EDTA, which are chelating agents with environmental persistence concerns. Also noted: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, while generally soothing, can be a potential allergen for individuals with very sensitive skin or fragrance allergies.
Who should avoid Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Eczema or dermatitis; Fragrance allergy.
Does Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists a fragrant botanical (Ocimum sanctum leaf extract) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Himalaya Botanique Baby Bathing Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 10 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NO ADDED FRAGRANCE" — can't be verified from the label. "pH 5.5" — can't be verified from the label. "100% RECYCLABLE BOARD" — can't be verified from the label.
Answers are generated from this product's own Decode Label analysis — the score, the ingredient list and the label claims shown above. Always check the pack itself for allergen and dietary information.
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