Is Hand Soap Healthy?
by Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day
Hand Soap is a mixed bag.
- Water – beneficial
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine – safe
- Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate – controversial
- Glycerin – controversial
- Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil – safe
- Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Fruit Oil – safe
- Elletaria Cardamomum (Cardamom) Seed Oil – safe
- Fragrance – dangerous
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil – safe
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice – dangerous
- Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate – controversial
- Citric Acid – controversial
- Sodium Chloride – controversial
- Potassium Sorbate – dangerous
- Sodium Benzoate – dangerous
6 ingredients rated safe or beneficial
No seed oils detected
4 ingredients flagged as high risk
About This Analysis
This health analysis for Hand Soap was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: hand-soap