Saffron & Cedar Body Wash
by Salt & Stone
A generally clean body wash with natural surfactants and minimal concerning ingredients. The fragrance blend and a few preservatives prevent a higher score, but overall it's a solid choice for daily use.
- Water (Aqua) – safe · The base of most skincare products, completely safe and necessary for product formulation.
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate – safe · A gentle, coconut-derived cleansing agent that's much milder than traditional sulfates and suitable for sensitive skin.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine – safe · A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil that helps create foam and cleanse without stripping skin.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate – safe · Another gentle coconut-derived cleanser that's biodegradable and non-irritating to skin and eyes.
- Glycerin – beneficial · A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to prevent dryness from cleansing.
- Fragrance (Parfum) – controversial · Synthetic fragrance blend that can contain hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, potential allergen and irritant for sensitive individuals.
- Sodium Chloride – safe · Common salt used to adjust viscosity and enhance the cleansing properties of surfactants.
- Citric Acid – safe · Natural acid used to balance pH and enhance preservation, also provides mild exfoliation.
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate – safe · A chelating agent that prevents mineral buildup and improves product stability, considered safer than EDTA.
- Phenoxyethanol – controversial · Synthetic preservative that's effective but can cause skin irritation in some people, especially at higher concentrations.
- Ethylhexylglycerin – safe · A skin conditioning agent that also boosts preservative efficacy, generally well-tolerated.
- Citral – controversial · A natural fragrance component that must be listed separately due to its allergenic potential, can cause reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Limonene – controversial · A citrus-derived fragrance component that can oxidize and become allergenic, especially with air exposure.
- Linalool – controversial · A floral fragrance component found in many essential oils, can cause contact allergies in some people.
Sulfate-free formula with gentle coconut-derived cleansers
Contains glycerin for hydration
pH-balanced and non-stripping
Free from parabens and phthalates
Contains synthetic fragrance with undisclosed components
Multiple potential allergens (citral, limonene, linalool)
Uses phenoxyethanol preservative which can irritate sensitive skin
About This Analysis
This health analysis for Saffron & Cedar Body Wash 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: Skincare