Radox Mineral Therapy Shower Gel Feel Moisturised 450 ml
Lower concern cosmetic; standard rinse-off shower product.
Radox shower gel is a rinse-off aqueous cosmetic with no known PFAS use or water-repellent coating treatment. No lab data available, but formulation type presents lower PFAS risk than waterproof or stain-resistant products.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
aqueous gel base, mineral extracts, glycerin
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Radox Mineral Therapy Shower Gel Feel is made of, ingredients and materials
Radox Mineral Therapy is an aqueous gel base (water-dominant) with glycerin as a humectant and mineral extracts as marketing actives. This formulation type is inherently lower-risk than leave-on products because the product is washed away within minutes, limiting skin contact and absorption window. Glycerin and mineral salts (typically magnesium, calcium, or potassium compounds) are not materials linked to PFAS at cosmetic concentrations; the main chemical concern in shower gels centers on preservatives, fragrance, and potential contaminants rather than the base itself.
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 (undisclosed components)
Radox does not publish a full fragrance formula, only lists 'fragrance' as a single ingredient. Individuals with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies may react; the specific allergen compounds (limonene, linalool, eugenol, etc.) are not transparent on packaging, limiting informed avoidance.
1,4-dioxane (manufacturing contaminant)
Ethoxylated ingredients (e.g., sodium laureth sulfate, a common mild detergent in rinse-off gels) can contain residual 1,4-dioxane as a byproduct. Radox does not disclose whether suppliers conduct vacuum stripping or other removal steps; this is a trace-level concern in rinse-off products but unverified for this specific formulation.
Skin irritation from high-concentration surfactants
Shower gels rely on surfactants (detergents) to create lather and remove oils. Over-use or use on sensitive skin can disrupt the skin barrier; this is a user-behavior and individual-sensitivity issue rather than a formulation flaw, but Radox does not emphasize gentle surfactant blends on the label.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No public record indicates Radox Mineral Therapy uses formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (e.g., DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea) in this product. Standard EU/UK rinse-off gels increasingly avoid these in favor of alternatives with lower concern, but full preservative transparency would require direct brand inquiry.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Mineral extract marketing is common but vague; if sourced from unregulated suppliers, mineral salts and botanical concentrates can carry trace lead, cadmium, or arsenic. No recall or testing report exists for Radox Mineral Therapy, and Reckitt is subject to UK/EU safety oversight that typically screens for obvious contamination.
Source, FDA ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Radox is owned by Reckitt (formerly Reckitt Benckiser), a large multinational with mixed transparency on ingredient disclosure and safety testing. The brand does not prominently advertise third-party certifications like Dermatest or Ecocert for this product line, and public ingredient listings are typically limited to marketing-friendly summaries rather than full INCIs. No major recalls or safety controversies specific to Radox shower gels are recorded in public databases, though the parent company has faced scrutiny on other product lines (e.g., disinfectants) unrelated to personal care.
How it compares in its category
Standard rinse-off shower gels occupy the lower-risk end of the cosmetics spectrum because contact time and systemic absorption are minimal. Radox Mineral Therapy is typical of mass-market gels in formulation philosophy and lacks any unusual additives (e.g., microbeads, high-concentration preservatives) that would elevate risk. Budget and premium shower gels differ primarily in fragrance complexity and marketing claims (minerals, botanicals) rather than baseline safety; this product is inline with mainstream UK/EU grocery-shelf offerings.
If you buy it
Use as directed, apply to wet skin, lather, rinse thoroughly with water. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if irritation occurs, discontinue and rinse. The 450 ml bottle is a standard size with typical shelf life of 24-36 months unopened; store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. No special precautions are needed beyond normal hygiene; the rinse-off nature means residual exposure is negligible.
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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