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Palmolive Olive Shower Gel

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Palmolive

Olive Shower Gel

body wash · 500 ml · Body

Palmolive Olive Shower Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 25-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum), labelled fragrance allergens (Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Hexyl Cinnamal) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Olive Shower Gel

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

25 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium laureth sulfate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts oil and…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  6. 6ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  7. 7Cocamide MEACocamide MEA is a coconut-derived foaming agent and thickener made from coconut oil…
  8. 8Styrene/Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  9. 9Sodium SalicylateSodium Salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid, used…
  10. 10Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
  11. 11Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  12. 12Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  13. 13Tetrasodium EDTATetrasodium EDTA is the salt form of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
  14. 14Glycol DistearateGlycol Distearate is a waxy solid made by joining glycol with stearic acid. Its main…
  15. 15Laureth-4Laureth-4 is a gentle nonionic surfactant made from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide.…
  16. 16Sine Adipe Lac
  17. 17Olea Europaea Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the olive tree. It softens skin and hair and…
  18. 18Alpha-Isomethyl lonone
  19. 19Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
  20. 20Citronello. Geraniol
  21. 21Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
  22. 22LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  23. 23LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  24. 24CI 19140
  25. 25CI 42090

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/8718951202795, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#6)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsButylphenyl Methylpropional (#19), Hexyl Cinnamal (#21), Limonene (#22), Linalool (#23)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmolive Olive Shower Gel fragrance-free?

No. Palmolive Olive Shower Gel contains Parfum (ingredient 6 of 25).

Does Palmolive Olive Shower Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate). Parabens: none listed.

What is Palmolive Olive Shower Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin.

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