Radox Grapefruit Uplifting Shower Gel 250ml
Lower concern. Rinse-off cosmetic with no known PFAS triggers.
Radox shower gel is a water-based rinse-off product with no waterproofing, stain resistance, or non-stick coatings that typically require PFAS. No public PFAS testing or brand claims found.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous gel formulation with surfactants and botanical extracts
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Radox Grapefruit Uplifting Shower Gel is made of, ingredients and materials
Radox Grapefruit Uplifting is an aqueous gel based on anionic surfactants (likely sodium laureth sulfate or similar) combined with water, humectants, and botanical extracts including grapefruit. The surfactants remove oils and dirt; the extracts are claimed to provide fragrance and sensory appeal. As a rinse-off product, exposure time to skin is brief (typically under 5 minutes), which significantly reduces absorption risk compared to leave-on cosmetics.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Fragrance allergens and sensory irritation
Grapefruit fragrance is a blend of citral, limonene, and other terpenes that can provoke contact dermatitis or respiratory irritation in sensitive individuals, particularly in enclosed spaces (shower) with warm water enhancing volatilization. No specific adverse event reports for this product line are on record, but fragrance is the primary non-functional ingredient.
Sulfate surfactant irritation
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is a mild irritant at high concentrations and can strip natural skin oils with prolonged contact. At typical shower gel concentrations (8-15%), dermal irritation risk is low for intact skin in brief exposure, but eye contact should be avoided. Pre-existing dermatitis or sensitivity may increase risk.
Preservative-related sensitization
Aqueous gels typically rely on parabens or alternative preservatives to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. While paraben safety is debated, rinse-off exposure is minimal. No specific preservative composition is disclosed on available product labels, limiting precise assessment of this hazard for this formulation.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Heavy metals
Botanical extracts like grapefruit can accumulate trace metals (lead, cadmium) from soil and water. No recalls or testing data for Radox grapefruit shower gel indicate contamination. Reputable suppliers typically test extracts, but no third-party verification is publicly available for this brand.
Source, FDA ↗Microplastic contamination
Gel formulations do not typically contain intentional microbeads (banned in most markets as of 2018). No evidence of incidental microplastic contamination in Radox shower gels has been reported, though cosmetic manufacturing processes can introduce trace particles.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Radox is owned by Reckitt, a multinational with moderate transparency on ingredient sourcing but no published third-party safety certifications (e.g., Ecocert, Leaping Bunny) visible for this line. The brand has not faced major safety recalls or regulatory actions for shower gels in recent years. Full ingredient disclosure is available on packaging and the brand website, which is standard but does not indicate premium safety testing beyond regulatory minimums.
How it compares in its category
Standard drugstore shower gel with typical sulfate-based surfactants. Comparable to brands like Dove, Sanex, and Palmolive in formulation simplicity and dermal safety profile. No botanical claim certification (e.g., organic, clinically tested) distinguishes this from mass-market alternatives; it relies on fragrance marketing rather than clinical benefit. Price and accessibility are mainstream, reflecting standard manufacturing rather than premium ingredient sourcing.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to wet skin, lather, rinse thoroughly with water. No special storage precautions needed; keep container sealed and store below 25°C to prevent premature separation. Discontinue use if skin irritation develops (rare with rinse-off gels). Product shelf life is typically 2-3 years unopened; replace if formulation separates or odor changes, indicating preservative degradation or microbial growth.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 82% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Radox has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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