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Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
This bathing bar is formulated with a traditional saponified soap base, which can be alkaline and potentially stripping for sensitive skin. The presence of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a known irritant, further contributes to its potential for dryness or irritation, especially for individuals with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema. While it contains several fruit extracts and honey, these are present in trace amounts and are unlikely to offer significant skincare benefits. The undisclosed 'Perfume' also poses a risk for those with fragrance allergies. It is best suited for individuals without skin sensitivities who prefer a traditional soap feel.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- Glycerin
- Sorbitol
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Lactic Acid
- Honey (Mel)
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Traditional soap base with irritant surfactant and undisclosed fragrance
This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base and contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a surfactant known for its potential to irritate skin. It also includes an undisclosed 'Perfume' blend, which can be problematic for people with fragrance allergies. While some fruit extracts are listed, they are in very small amounts and unlikely to provide significant benefits.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is declared.
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
Primary surfactant with recognised irritation potential (EU SCCS)
Rule PC-CAP-05
What's good
Contains humectants like Glycerin and Sorbitol to help retain skin moisture.
Includes antioxidants like Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ascorbic Acid, though their impact in a rinse-off product is limited.
Watch out for
The traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping to the skin's natural barrier.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a known irritant, which may lead to skin dryness or irritation.
Undisclosed 'Perfume' and listed fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral) pose a risk for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies.
Fruit extracts and honey are present in trace amounts, making significant skincare benefits unlikely.
Sodium Metabisulfite — a preservative and antioxidant that can be a skin sensitizer for some individuals.
CI 11680 — a synthetic colour (Colour Index dye) added purely for appearance — it gives the product no benefit for skin or health. Permitted at regulated levels, but synthetic dyes of this class are a recognised contact-irritant and sensitiser risk for some people, so they are noted as a moderate, subgroup-level concern rather than a general-population hazard.
CI 47005 — a synthetic colour (Colour Index dye) added purely for appearance — it gives the product no benefit for skin or health. Permitted at regulated levels, but synthetic dyes of this class are a recognised contact-irritant and sensitiser risk for some people, so they are noted as a moderate, subgroup-level concern rather than a general-population hazard.
CI 12490 — a synthetic colour (Colour Index dye) added purely for appearance — it gives the product no benefit for skin or health. Permitted at regulated levels, but synthetic dyes of this class are a recognised contact-irritant and sensitiser risk for some people, so they are noted as a moderate, subgroup-level concern rather than a general-population hazard.
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 Lauryl Sulfate
SLS is an aggressive surfactant that strips skin of its natural oils, disrupts the skin barrier, and can cause contact dermatitis, canker sores, and eye irritation. People with eczema, psoriasis, or sensitive skin should avoid SLS-containing products. It is particularly harsh in oral care products where it contacts mucous membranes.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; American Academy of Dermatology; Herlofson & Barkvoll 1996
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: 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 →Decode Label Analysis
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a strong skin and mucous membrane irritant, which may cause dryness or irritation, especially for sensitive skin. (EU SCCS)
The product contains 'Perfume' (undisclosed fragrance mix) along with specific fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral), which are common sensitizers and can trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. (EU Reg. 1223/2009 Art. 19 + Annex III)
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 claim 'Bright Glow' is a subjective marketing term that cannot be verified from the ingredient list or nutrition information.
The ingredients list Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate and Ascorbic acid, which are forms of Vitamin C.
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
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What are the ingredients in Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar?
The label of Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar lists 35 ingredients, in label order: Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Laurate, SODIUM PALMATE, Sodium Citrate, SODIUM STEARATE, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Castorate, Sodium Chloride, Perfume, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Sulfate, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, Lauryl Alcohol, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Honey (Mel), Maltodextrin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Juice, Prunus Persica (Peach) Juice, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Juice, Ascorbic acid, Potassium Sorbate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral, CI 11680, CI 47005, CI 12490. Flagged by the analysis: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Perfume, CI 11680, CI 47005 and 2 more.
Is Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar safe to use?
Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar scores 5.0/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base and contains Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, a surfactant known for its potential to irritate skin. It also includes an undisclosed 'Perfume' blend, which can be problematic for people with fragrance allergies. While some fruit extracts are listed, they are in very small amounts and unlikely to provide significant benefits.
Why does Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar score 5.0/10?
Flagged in the score: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a known irritant, which may lead to skin dryness or irritation. Undisclosed 'Perfume' and listed fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal, Citral) pose a risk for individuals with fragrance sensitivities or allergies. Also noted: The traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping to the skin's natural barrier.
Who should avoid Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Eczema; Contact dermatitis.
Does Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 2 fragrance allergens: Hexyl Cinnamal and Citral. It also lists 3 fragrant botanicals (Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Juice and Citrus Limon (Lemon) Juice) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar contain fragrance?
Yes — the ingredient list includes Perfume. Fragrance is declared as a single ingredient, so the individual scent chemicals in it are not named; the label does separately list 2 fragrance allergens (Hexyl Cinnamal and Citral). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Pears Original Glycerin Soap Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 2 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "Bright Glow" — 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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