Dettol Anti-Bacterial Original Soap
The Superdrug Dettol Anti-Bacterial Original Soap is a misc. Our analysis of its 28 ingredients (17 low-risk) rates it Excellent (85/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Palmate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Palm Kernelate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Talc
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-7 Amodimethicone
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-10
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palm Acid
(Opacifying, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palm Kernel Acid
(Opacifying, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Etidronic Acid
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
3
|
|
Triclocarban
(Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Carbonate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Bulking Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Acetic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tetrasodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Sodium o-Phenylphenate
(Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
Tetrabutyl Ammonium Bromide
(Antimicrobial, Antistatic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
7
|
|
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
(Perfuming) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
CI 11680
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
