Is this product safe for sensitive or dry skin?

While the glycerin and apricot seed powder can help soften skin, the sodium laureth sulfate and the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone can cause irritation in sensitive or very dry skin, so a patch test or choosing a milder sulfate‑free cleanser is advisable for those conditions.

What is the role of glycerin in this shower gel?

Glycerin acts as a humectant, attracting water to the skin’s surface and helping to counterbalance the drying effect of the surfactants, leaving the skin feeling smoother after rinsing.

Does this formula contain any controversial chemicals, and how often should it be applied?

The formula includes sodium laureth sulfate, a common foaming agent, and the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which are flagged for potential allergenicity; it can be used once daily as part of a normal shower routine, but those with sensitivities may limit use or opt for an alternative.

Les Cosmétiques Design Paris, Nectar of Nature • 250 ml

Gel douche revigorant à l'abricot et à l'orange

Hygiene

Product Insights

This 250 ml revitalizing shower gel scented with apricot and orange is formulated with water, surfactants such as sodium laureth sulfate, decyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine and glycerin for cleansing and light moisturisation. Botanical extracts including apricot seed powder, Passiflora incarnata flower extract and Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract provide a fresh aromatic boost, while synthetic fragrance and colourants (CI 19140, CI 16255) give a bright orange hue. The presence of sodium laureth sulfate and the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone may irritate very sensitive or allergy‑prone skin, so a patch test is recommended for such users.

Comparative Analysis

In the French shower‑gel market, this apricot‑orange revitalising gel stands out by combining classic surfactants with apricot seed powder and citrus extracts, delivering a fruity scent and a light moisturizing effect that few standard cleansers provide.

Ingredients

AQUA, SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE, GLYCERIN, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, PARFUM, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, PASSIFLORA INCARNATA FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, CI 19140, CI 16255.

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