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Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar
Decode Label Safety Score
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Reviewed 3 times · Methodology v3.1 (updated 8 Oct 2026) — what changed
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This bathing bar is primarily a traditional soap, which can be alkaline and potentially drying for some skin types. The presence of 'Fragrance' and several disclosed fragrance allergens (Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) makes it unsuitable for individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Additionally, BHT, an ingredient with endocrine-disruption concerns, is present. While it effectively cleanses, these factors limit its suitability for a broad user base.
At a glance
From the declared label — not a lab testFindings to weigh
What’s favorable
- SODIUM PALMATE
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- SODIUM PALM KERNELATE
- Sodium Silicate
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Traditional soap with undisclosed fragrance and endocrine disruptor concern
The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base, which can be harsh on sensitive skin due to its alkalinity. It contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, along with several common fragrance allergens, making it a concern most relevant to those with allergies or sensitive skin. The presence of BHT raises concerns about potential endocrine disruption.
Consider this product carefully if you are
- Avoiding certain additives or colours — BHT 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
Contains an ingredient flagged for endocrine-disruption concern
Rule PC-CAP-07
"Natural" claim not supported by the listed ingredients
Rule PC-CAP-04
High load of declared fragrance allergens (EU-listed)
Rule PC-CAP-03
What's good
Contains Glycerin, a beneficial humectant that helps moisturize the skin.
Watch out for
The traditional soap base (Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate) can be alkaline and potentially strip the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness.
The combination of a traditional soap base and a strong surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) may increase the potential for skin dryness and irritation.
The presence of multiple fragrance allergens, in addition to the generic 'Fragrance' term, indicates a high potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
CI 74160 — 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.
BHT (E321)
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant used to stop fats and fragrance oils going rancid. The concern is endocrine activity: animal studies report effects on thyroid hormone and liver enzymes, and the EU SCCS has assessed it as an endocrine-disruption candidate. It is NOT classified as a carcinogen by IARC — that classification (Group 2B) belongs to BHA, a different additive with a similar name. Permitted in cosmetics at low levels.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: EU SCCS Opinion on BHT (SCCS/1636/21); EFSA re-evaluation of E321
BHT: regulation, sources and other products →Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
A high-foaming anionic detergent used as a primary or secondary cleanser. On its own it is comparably stripping to SLS. In a syndet bar it is usually the SECONDARY surfactant behind a mild primary such as Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, and the blend as a whole is far gentler than the raw ingredient suggests — so read it in the context of the full cleansing system rather than in isolation.
Regulatory & scientific authority Source: SCCS; Ananthapadmanabhan et al., Dermatologic Therapy 2004
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate: 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 'Fragrance' (Parfum) which is an undisclosed blend of chemicals and a common allergen. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies should exercise caution.
Contains BHT, a synthetic antioxidant with potential endocrine-disrupting properties. (EU SCCS)
Contains Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, a strong anionic surfactant that can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin.
Contains multiple declared fragrance allergens (Amyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool) which can cause sensitization in susceptible individuals. (EU Reg. 1223/2009 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 percentage of natural origin content is a proprietary claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
Germ protection efficacy is a performance claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
Instant cool feeling is a sensory claim that cannot be verified from the ingredient list.
The ingredients list Menthol and Glycerin.
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 Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar?
The label of Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar lists 18 ingredients, in label order: SODIUM PALMATE, Aqua, Glycerin, SODIUM PALM KERNELATE, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Fragrance, Sodium Silicate, Menthol, Sodium Chloride, TETRASODIUM EDTA, Etidronic Acid, BHT, AMYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 74160. Flagged by the analysis: Fragrance, BHT, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, CI 74160, TETRASODIUM EDTA.
Is Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar safe to use?
Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar scores 3.9/10 on Decode Label (Concerning). The score is capped for a specific safety reason, set out below. This bathing bar uses a traditional soap base, which can be harsh on sensitive skin due to its alkalinity. It contains an undisclosed 'Fragrance' blend, along with several common fragrance allergens, making it a concern most relevant to those with allergies or sensitive skin. The presence of BHT raises concerns about potential endocrine disruption.
Why does Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar score 3.9/10?
Flagged in the score: The combination of a traditional soap base and a strong surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) may increase the potential for skin dryness and irritation. The presence of multiple fragrance allergens, in addition to the generic 'Fragrance' term, indicates a high potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Also noted: The traditional soap base (Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate) can be alkaline and potentially strip the skin's natural oils, leading to dryness.
Who should avoid Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar?
The points the analysis notes are most relevant to: Sensitive skin; Fragrance allergy; Contact dermatitis; Endocrine disruption concerns.
Does Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar contain allergens?
Yes — the label lists 5 fragrance allergens: AMYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool. These matter mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Does Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar 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 5 fragrance allergens (AMYL CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene and Linalool). This matters mainly if you have sensitive skin or a known fragrance allergy.
Are the claims on the Savlon Cool Bathing Soap Bar pack accurate?
Decode Label checked 4 claims against the ingredient list and nutrition panel. "90% NATURAL ORIGIN CONTENT" — can't be verified from the label. "99.9% GERM PROTECTION" — can't be verified from the label. "INSTANT COOL FEELING" — can't be verified from the label.
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