COSY Comforting Bath & Shower Gel
Shower Gel
Updated 10 Dec 2025

COSY Comforting Bath & Shower Gel

Cowshed
33Ingredients
0EU Banned
7Caution
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.6/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens7 fragrance allergens
76% Natural24% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

*Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
*Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Sweet) Peel Oil
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
**Geraniol
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.3 — Suboptimal
5.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.3
Active ingredients: Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid
Gluconolactone at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 5
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.3: likely ineffective — above 4.5
Gluconolactone is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3.5–4.5).
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.3, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
Detected actives & ideal pH
GluconolactonepH 3.5–4.5
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

76% natural24% synthetic
25 natural 8 synthetic

Based on 33 ingredients analyzed. 76% natural and 24% synthetic.

Surfactants2 surfactants
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

fragrance10:Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Styrax Tonkinensis (Benzoin) Resin Extract, *Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Sweet) Peel Oil, *Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Wood Oil, *Tagetes Minuta (Tagetes) Flower Oil, *Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil, **Limonene... +2 more
skin conditioning7:Gluconolactone, Styrax Tonkinensis (Benzoin) Resin Extract, Calcium Gluconate, *Citrus Aurantium Amara (Petitgrain) Leaf/Twig Oil, *Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, *Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Leaf Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
perfuming6:Glyceryl Oleate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Parfum, *Amyris Balsamifera (Amyris) Bark Oil, *Citrus Aurantium Amara (Petitgrain) Leaf/Twig Oil, *Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Rich foam that transforms from gel to creamy lather
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.