Read Your Labels

We all want to do what's best for our bodies, including ensuring that what goes onto our skin and into our bodies is safe.  Byoshower powered by Byotrol™ is safe and we publish the ingredients of our products on our bottles and our website. 

We recommend reading your personal care labels as you would your food labels.  If you are looking for a Shower Alternative or a Travel Body Wash it is worth becoming label savvy.

Byoshower DOES NOT contain:

Triclosan

Triclosan is a chemical used for its antibacterial properties.  It is an ingredient in many detergents, dish-washing liquids, soaps, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions, anti-microbial creams, various toothpastes, and an additive in various plastics and textiles.  The safety of triclosan has been questioned.

Parabens

Parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid, and common types of parabens include butyl, propyl and ethyl parabens.  Less common types include benzylparaben and isobutylparaben.

Parabens are found in a variety of everyday products - cosmetics, deodorant, face cream, shampoo and toothpaste.  Check the list of ingredients on one of these products and you will almost certainly see that parabens are included - an estimated 90% of cosmetic products include parabens.

For many years, parabens have been considered safe, both in the UK and overseas, as they are virtually non-toxic.  However, several studies in recent years have suggested that parabens might be more harmful than we think.  It's difficult not to come into contact with parabens - they are used in so many products that we use daily. Use of parabens is still legal in the UK and it's an area that will continue to be watched carefully.

Diazolidinyl urea

Diazolidinyl urea is an antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetics. It is chemically related to imidazolidinyl urea which is used in the same way. Diazolidinyl urea acts as a formaldehyde releaser.  It is used in many cosmetics, skin care products, shampoos and conditioners, as well as a wide range of products including bubble baths, baby wipes and household detergents. Diazolidinyl urea is found in the commercially available preservative Germaben.

Some people have a contact allergy to imidazolidinyl urea causing dermatitis.  Such people are often also allergic to diazolidinyl urea.

Byoshower ingredients

Aqua, Polyaminopropyl biguanide hydrochloride, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, Glycerol,PEG 7 Glyceryl cocoate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor oil, Fragrance, Dimethicone, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene.