Decode Label Safe or Not? We Decode, You Decide.
Search Compare Why Decode Label How we score Our Story Our Team FAQ
Log in Submit a Product
Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin — product pack

Pack image shown to identify the product. Decode Label is independent of Rexona and is not sponsored or endorsed by it. Trademarks

Compare
Rexona

Brand owned by Unilever (United Kingdom) · about the brand

Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin

bath_body
4.6 Moderate

Decode Label Safety Score

Ingredient safety · 55% 4.1/10
Processing · 15% 7.0/10
Marketing · 30% 4.3/10
How we got 4.6 Show
Weighted score 4.6/10
Also flagged
Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc) High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Final score 4.6/10 · Moderate

Reviewed 8 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed

This bathing bar uses a traditional saponified soap base, which can be alkaline and potentially stripping for sensitive skin. The presence of Talc, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans), is a significant concern, particularly given its historical association with asbestos contamination and ovarian cancer risk, even in a rinse-off product. The undisclosed 'Fragrance' and numerous listed fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool, etc.) make it unsuitable for individuals with fragrance allergies or sensitive skin. While it contains several botanical extracts and oils, many are present in trace amounts, limiting their practical benefit.

At a glance

From the declared label — not a lab test

Findings to weigh

Ingredient · potential concern Talc Cosmetic powder — potential asbestos contamination; ovarian cancer concern → Ingredient · worth noting Fragrance Undisclosed fragrance mix — common allergen; 3,000+ possible chemicals →

What’s favorable

  • Glycerin
  • Olive Oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Whey Protein

Traditional soap base with IARC 2B classified Talc and undisclosed fragrance

This bathing bar contains Talc, an ingredient classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans, which is a significant safety concern. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and many individual fragrance allergens, making it a concern most relevant to those with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it has some beneficial oils and extracts, many are in trace amounts and unlikely to provide significant benefits.

Consider this product carefully if you are

  • Avoiding certain additives or colours — Talc is declared.
Concern breakdown What drives the score, concern by concern · score out of 10, higher = fewer concerns
Key risks: Talc Fragrance

Concern breakdown

Score out of 10 · higher = fewer concerns

How 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.

Carcinogen & Contaminant Risk Significant concern · 2.5/10

Triggered by Talc.

Fragrance & Allergen Load Significant concern · 3.0/10
pH & Skin Barrier Minor concern · 6.5/10
Preservative Safety Minor concern · 7.0/10
Harsh Surfactants & Irritants No concern identified · 8.0/10
Endocrine-Active Ingredients No concern identified · 8.0/10
Label Transparency No concern identified · 8.0/10

Why the score is capped

Contains an ingredient with an IARC carcinogen classification (e.g. talc)

Rule PC-CAP-11 · Source: IARC carcinogen classification

High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)

Rule PC-CAP-03

What's good

Contains moisturizing oils like Olive Oil and Coconut Oil

Includes Glycerin for hydration

Contains Active Curcuma Longa Root Extract with antioxidant properties

Watch out for

Traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping for sensitive skin

Talc is an IARC Group 2B classified ingredient with potential health concerns

Undisclosed 'Fragrance' and high load of declared fragrance allergens are problematic for sensitive or allergic skin

Many botanical extracts and oils are present in trace amounts, limiting their practical benefit

CI 74260 — 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 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.

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.

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.

Talc

Talc can be naturally contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen. Perineal use of talcum powder has been linked to ovarian cancer in multiple studies and class-action lawsuits. Johnson & Johnson discontinued its talc-based baby powder globally in 2023. Prefer cornstarch-based alternatives.

Regulatory & scientific authority Source: IARC; FDA Talc testing programme; J&J litigation

Talc: 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

Contains Talc, classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans). While this is a rinse-off product, the presence of an IARC 2B ingredient is a significant concern.

Contains 'Fragrance' (undisclosed blend) and multiple EU-26 fragrance allergens (Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool), which are common causes of skin irritation and allergic reactions, especially for sensitive individuals.

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.

?
"NEW" Can't verify

The claim 'NEW' is a temporal marketing statement that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition data.

?
"100% NATURALLY SOURCED COCONUT & OLIVE OILS" Can't verify

Coconut oil and Olive Oil are listed in the ingredients, but the label does not provide information to verify if they are 100% naturally sourced.

Olive Oil Coconut oil
?
"For Silky Smooth Skin" Can't verify

The claim 'For Silky Smooth Skin' is a subjective benefit claim that cannot be verified from the provided ingredient list or nutrition data.

✓
"Coconut and Olive Oil" Checks out

Coconut oil and Olive Oil are both listed in the ingredients.

Olive Oil Coconut 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.

  • 1.
    Sodium Palmate
  • 2.
    Sodium Palm Kernelate
  • 3.
    Water
    water
  • 4.
    Talc
  • 5.
    Glycerin
  • 6.
    Fragrance undisclosed fragrance
    Perfume
  • 7.
    Sodium Chloride
    Sodium chloride
  • 8.
    Sodium Carbonate
  • 9.
    Tetrasodium Etidronate
  • 10.
    Tetrasodium EDTA
  • 11.
    Titanium Dioxide
  • 12.
    Olive Oil
    Olive (Olea Europaea Fruit) Oil
  • 13.
    Coconut Oil
    Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
  • 14.
    Whey Protein
  • 15.
    Active Curcuma Longa Root Extract
    Active Curcuma longa Root Extract
  • 16.
    Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
    Prunus persica Fruit Extract
  • 17.
    Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Extract
    Citrus aurantium dulcis Ext
  • 18.
    Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
    Prunus amygdalus dulcis Oil
  • 19.
    Lavandula Angustifolia
    Lavandula angustifolia
  • 20.
    Cyperus Rotundus Extract
    Cyperus rotundus Extract
  • 21.
    Phyllanthus Emblica Extract
    Phyllanthus emblica Extract
  • 22.
    Cicer Arietinum Extract
    Cicer arietinum Extract
  • 23.
    Santalum Album Oil
    Santalum album Oil
  • 24.
    Vetiveria Zizanoides Oil
    Vetiveria zizanoides Oil
  • 25.
    Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil
    Artemisia pallens Flower Oil
  • 26.
    Phenoxyethanol
  • 27.
    Benzyl Benzoate
  • 28.
    Benzyl Salicylate
  • 29.
    Cinnamal
  • 30.
    Citral
  • 31.
    Citronellol
  • 32.
    Coumarin
  • 33.
    Eugenol
  • 34.
    Geraniol
  • 35.
    Limonene
  • 36.
    Linalool
  • 37.
    CI 74260 synthetic colour
  • 38.
    CI 11680 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.

Learn More

Google Wikipedia EWG Skin Deep Open Food Facts

Compare with other soap products

Assessed using the same Decode Label methodology, sorted by score. Each score reflects the information available for that product at the time of assessment.

View all →
Naija Organics Sandalwood & Turmeric Natural Bath Soap

Naija Organics Sandalwood & Turmeric Natural Bath Soap

9.6

Naija Organics
Liril Lime Bathing Bar

Liril Lime Bathing Bar

8.0

Liril
Dove Serum Bar | with Pro-Ceramide Serum

Dove Serum Bar | with Pro-Ceramide Serum

7.5

Dove
Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties

Santoor Fresh Skin Aloe Vera & Lime Bathing Soap with Nourishing & Anti-Aging Properties

7.5

Santoor
Dove Serum Bar | with Radiance Serum | Pink Radiance

Dove Serum Bar | with Radiance Serum | Pink Radiance

7.3

Dove

Also on this shelf

More Soap & Bathing Bar products we've analysed, in name order.

What are the ingredients in Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin?

The label of Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin lists 38 ingredients, in label order: SODIUM PALMATE, SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, Water, Talc, Glycerin, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Sodium carbonate, TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Titanium Dioxide, Olive Oil, Coconut oil, Whey Protein, Active Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia, Cyperus Rotundus Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, Cicer Arietinum Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Oil, Artemisia Pallens Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, CI 74260, CI 11680. Flagged by the analysis: Talc, Fragrance, CI 74260, CI 11680, TETRASODIUM EDTA.

Is Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin safe to use?

Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin scores 4.6/10 on Decode Label (Moderate). This bathing bar contains Talc, an ingredient classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic to humans, which is a significant safety concern. It also includes an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend and many individual fragrance allergens, making it a concern most relevant to those with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. While it has some beneficial oils and extracts, many are in trace amounts and unlikely to provide significant benefits.

Why does Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin score 4.6/10?

Flagged in the score: Talc is an IARC Group 2B classified ingredient with potential health concerns. Undisclosed 'Fragrance' and high load of declared fragrance allergens are problematic for sensitive or allergic skin. Also noted: Traditional saponified soap base can be alkaline and potentially stripping for sensitive skin.

Who should avoid Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin?

The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis; Concerns about IARC 2B classified ingredients.

Does Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin contain allergens?

Yes — the label lists 10 fragrance allergens: Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Citronellol, COUMARIN, Eugenol and Geraniol and others. It also lists 4 fragrant botanicals (Active Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia and Vetiveria Zizanoides Oil) that can naturally contain fragrance allergens. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Does Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin 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 10 fragrance allergens (Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral and Citronellol and others). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.

Are the claims on the Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin pack accurate?

Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "NEW" — can't be verified from the label. "100% NATURALLY SOURCED COCONUT & OLIVE OILS" — can't be verified from the label. "For Silky Smooth Skin" — 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.

Reader reviews

How the product performed for people who used it — taste, value, everyday experience. Separate from the Decode Label score above, which rates what is on the label.

Sign in to leave a review.

Sign in →

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience.

Help us keep this accurate

Two quick questions about our analysis — not about the product.

Was this analysis helpful?

Tells us whether the breakdown above actually answered your question.

Yes No

0 of 0 readers found this analysis helpful

Does your pack match this page?

Recipes change and packs get reformulated. If the ingredients or the panel on the pack in your hand differ from what we show, tell us and we will check it.

It matches Something is different

About this analysis: Based on declared label information and available evidence. Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test products, and a score is not a regulatory determination or medical advice.

Disclaimer: Safety scores are Decode Label-generated assessments based on publicly available regulatory data (FSSAI, WHO, EFSA, IARC) and peer-reviewed research. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, and they are not a regulatory determination, a laboratory safety certification or a medical diagnosis. Ingredient safety can vary by individual health conditions, concentration, and usage context. Decode Label is an independent information service and scores every brand by the same rules. No brand pays for or influences its score. Our founder also founded the personal-care brand Botani Bestie (see our story); its products are scored exactly like everyone else's. Data limitations: This assessment is based on the information declared on the product label and the evidence sources above — Decode Label does not independently laboratory-test this product. Ingredient concentrations, sourcing and manufacturing can vary between batches and are not always disclosed. A finding that is not shown here means it was not identified from the available label information, not that it has been ruled out.

Report Error

If you believe this score is inaccurate, provide details below. Our team reviews every report and will update the rating if warranted.

Report submitted

Our team will review your report and update the rating if the evidence warrants it. Thank you for helping keep our data accurate.

Share this product

Rexona Coconut and Olive Oil Soap For Silky Smooth Skin

Link copied — paste it in your Instagram bio or Story!