Gentle Shampoo

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner • For adults • Skin contact 🧴

shampoo & bodywash & conditioner

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Is this safe for adults to use Gentle Shampoo?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: Gentle Shampoo contains 18 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (18 found)

AQUA WATER EAU

⚠️5/10

Aqua Water Eau is simply water used as a solvent and base in topical products. It is very safe and essential in formulations like shampoo and bodywash.

Confidence: HIGH

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

✅3/10

For adults: this is a common mild soap-like ingredient used to make shampoos and cleansers foam. It is usually safe when used in products you rinse off. Some people can get irritation or an allergic rash, mainly because of leftover chemicals from how it is made.

Confidence: HIGH

PARFUM FRAGRANCE

✅3/10

Perfume is commonly used in topical products for fragrance. It can cause minor skin irritation or allergies in sensitive adults but is generally safe.

Confidence: HIGH

CITRIC ACID

✅2/10

For adults, citric acid is usually safe in skin products when used at low levels. It's often added to change acidity and keep products stable. The main risk is stinging or irritation, especially in strong formulas or on damaged skin.

Confidence: HIGH

MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT

✅2/10

For adults (grown-ups, teens), chamomile (Chamomilla Recutita) flower extract used on the skin is generally safe and often used to calm or soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Major safety reviews and a small number of human case reports show only low or unclear concerns. Experts have judged the ingredient safe for topical use when used with normal concentration limits, and reported allergic or nerve-related cases are rare and not clearly linked to the ingredient. Because there is no clear, above-low evidence of harm, no specific risks are flagged.

Confidence: HIGH

POTASSIUM SORBATE

✅2/10

For adults: Potassium sorbate is a common preservative and is low risk for most people when used in normal cosmetic amounts. The main concern is that it can cause skin irritation or an allergic rash in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE

✅2/10

For adults: Sodium Myreth Sulfate is a detergent-like ingredient used to clean skin and hair. It is generally low risk for adults, especially in products you rinse off (shampoo, shower gel).

Confidence: HIGH

AVOCADO FRUIT EXTRACT

✅1/10

Persea gratissima fruit extract is avocado extract commonly used for skin conditioning and is considered very safe for adult topical use

No Known Risk - Avocado extract is generally considered safe for topical use, including on sensitive baby skin. There is no credible evidence linking it to irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

GLYCERIN

✅1/10

For adults: glycerin is a common, low‑risk ingredient used in creams and lotions to pull moisture into the skin. Most adults, including those with dry skin, tolerate it well.

Confidence: HIGH

PANTHENOL

✅1/10

For adults, panthenol (provitamin B5) is generally safe when used on the skin or hair in regular products. It helps moisturize and soften the skin and is linked to very low health concerns.

No Known Risk - Health and regulatory reviews (including Canadian and U.S. assessments and industry safety panels) find panthenol has no reported hazards above a low level for topical use. It is not expected to harm organs, does not appear to build up in the body or the environment, and common concerns (cancer, allergies, reproductive effects) were rated low. There are some industry notes about safe use levels and a few data gaps, but no higher-level health risks were identified.

Confidence: HIGH

BUTYLENE GLYCOL

✅1/10

For adults: generally safe to use on the skin in normal cosmetic products. The main issue is that it can irritate the skin, eyes, or lungs in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

CARAMEL

✅1/10

Caramel is a safe colorant used in cosmetics and lotions for coloring purposes with no significant adult safety concerns

No Known Risk - Caramel, when used topically, is generally considered safe and does not have evidence linking it to skin irritation, hormone disruption, cancer, or other health risks in babies. There are no studies or regulatory warnings indicating topical caramel poses a risk to infants or children.

Confidence: HIGH

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA

✅1/10

For adults, chamomile extract is usually safe when applied to the skin in normal cosmetic products. It can help calm the skin for many people, but a small number may get allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE

✅1/10

For adults, Glyceryl Caprylate is generally safe when used on normal skin. It helps condition skin and can support product preservation. Overall risk is low when used in typical cosmetic amounts.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PEG150 DISTEARATE

✅1/10

For adults, this ingredient is usually safe to use on the skin. Most reviews show low risk for cancer, allergy, or effects on reproduction. The main issue noted is possible contamination from processing, not the ingredient itself.

Confidence: MEDIUM

PERSEA GRATISSIMA

✅1/10

Persea Gratissima Oil is avocado oil commonly used as an emollient in lotions and cosmetics with very low risk for adults

No Known Risk - Avocado oil is generally considered safe for topical use on babies. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in infants. It is not banned or restricted, and is not associated with long-term or systemic health effects. As with any oil, rare allergic reactions are possible, but these are not common or specific to avocado oil.

Confidence: HIGH

POLYQUATERNIUM10

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), polyquaternium-10 is usually safe to use in shampoos, conditioners and skin products. At the low levels used in cosmetics it is very unlikely to cause harm for most people.

Confidence: MEDIUM

COCOGLUCOSIDE

✅1/10

Cocoglucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant used in shampoos and bodywashes. It is very safe for adult topical use with low irritation potential.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About Gentle Shampoo

Adult-safe? Gentle Shampoo

Yes, Gentle Shampoo is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 18 ingredients in Gentle Shampoo. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using shampoo & bodywash & conditioner?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

No Guarantees: Results may be incomplete or inaccurate. Do not rely solely on this analysis.