ToxicFreeIndia Review
Naija Organics Sandalwood & Turmeric Handmade Soap
Handmade cleansing bar with organic plant oils, sandalwood & turmeric oils
ToxicFreeIndia Overall Score
8.3/10
Good Choice
A thoughtfully formulated handmade soap with several organic plant oils and
COSMOS certification evidence, but ingredient transparency is not strong enough
for a higher score.
COSMOS certification evidence, but ingredient transparency is not strong enough
for a higher score.
Review Snapshot
Product Type
Handmade Soap
Key Oils
Coconut, Olive & Almond
Certification
COSMOS Organic
Transparency
Partial
Ingredient Analysis
Ingredients stated on the supplied packaging
Virgin Coconut Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Organic Almond Oil*, Organic Glycerin*,
Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Cocoa*, Tocopherol, Organic Sandalwood Oil*,
Organic Turmeric Oil*
Sodium Hydroxide, Organic Cocoa*, Tocopherol, Organic Sandalwood Oil*,
Organic Turmeric Oil*
*Ingredients marked as organic on the supplied packaging.
What the formulation tells us
Plant Oils
Coconut, olive and almond oils form the main stated oil base and are appropriate
for a traditional handmade cleansing bar.
for a traditional handmade cleansing bar.
Glycerin
Organic glycerin is included and can help reduce the dry, stripped feeling
that some cleansing products can produce.
that some cleansing products can produce.
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is used in traditional soap-making to convert oils into soap.
Its presence in the ingredient list does not by itself mean the finished soap
is unsafe.
Its presence in the ingredient list does not by itself mean the finished soap
is unsafe.
Sandalwood & Turmeric Oils
These provide the botanical character of the soap, but essential oils can still
be relevant for people with fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin.
be relevant for people with fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin.
Ingredient Transparency
The supplied packaging provides a list of key ingredients, but it does not present
a complete conventional INCI ingredient declaration.
This is the biggest transparency limitation in the review. Because the exact
complete formulation and concentrations are not provided, ToxicFreeIndia cannot
independently assess every ingredient or determine the precise proportion of
each component.
Certification & Verification
Certification
COSMOS Version 3
The supplied certificate states that Prakruti Products Pvt. Ltd. was audited and
certified according to the COSMOS Version 3 scheme for manufacturing/processing
in the Care Cleansing category.
certified according to the COSMOS Version 3 scheme for manufacturing/processing
in the Care Cleansing category.
Certificate Validity
Until 31 March 2027
The supplied certificate was issued on 6 March 2026 and states validity until
31 March 2027.
31 March 2027.
Important: the supplied certificate is for the manufacturer and the stated
certification scope. It does not itself provide a separate laboratory test report
for the individual soap.
certification scope. It does not itself provide a separate laboratory test report
for the individual soap.
What We Like
• Uses coconut, olive and almond oils as the stated soap base.
• Organic glycerin is included.
• Organic sandalwood and turmeric oils are clearly identified.
• Traditional handmade-soap formulation rather than a heavily complex ingredient list.
• The supplied COSMOS certification evidence adds meaningful certification support.
What to Consider
• A complete INCI list is not provided on the supplied packaging.
• Sandalwood and turmeric essential oils may not suit every sensitive skin type.
• The brand’s “suitable for all skin types” claim is not enough to guarantee individual tolerance.
• Claims such as “purifies” and “soothes” are not independently demonstrated by the supplied evidence.
• There is no supplied independent clinical performance testing for the finished soap.
Skin Compatibility
Normal Skin
Generally suitable based on the stated formulation.
Dry Skin
Plant oils and glycerin are positives, but soap bars can still feel drying for some users.
Oily Skin
Can work as a cleansing bar, but individual tolerance matters.
Sensitive Skin
More caution is appropriate because sandalwood and turmeric oils are present.
Acne-Prone Skin
No strong acne-treatment claim should be inferred from this formulation.
Formulation Quality
Oil Base
Strong point: coconut, olive and almond oils are the primary stated oils.
Humectant
Glycerin is included and can support skin feel after cleansing.
Antioxidant
Tocopherol (vitamin E) is listed in the supplied ingredient information.
Botanical Oils
Sandalwood and turmeric oils add botanical components but can also be relevant
for fragrance-sensitive users.
for fragrance-sensitive users.
Claims vs Evidence
ToxicFreeIndia Score Breakdown
Ingredient Quality
9.0/10
Certification Evidence
9.2/10
Ingredient Transparency
7.0/10
Skin Compatibility
8.0/10
Evidence & Transparency
7.8/10
Overall
8.3/10
Final Verdict
8.3/10
Good Choice
Naija Organics Sandalwood & Turmeric Handmade Soap has a relatively simple
plant-oil-based formulation, includes glycerin, and comes with meaningful COSMOS
certification evidence for the manufacturer’s cleansing category. The main reason
it does not score higher is that the supplied packaging provides key ingredients
rather than a complete INCI declaration, while the soothing and purifying claims
are not supported by independent performance testing in the evidence provided.
plant-oil-based formulation, includes glycerin, and comes with meaningful COSMOS
certification evidence for the manufacturer’s cleansing category. The main reason
it does not score higher is that the supplied packaging provides key ingredients
rather than a complete INCI declaration, while the soothing and purifying claims
are not supported by independent performance testing in the evidence provided.
Review Basis: This review is based on the ingredient information,
product packaging and COSMOS certificate supplied for this product. Where independent
testing or complete formulation information was not provided, ToxicFreeIndia has not
assumed or inferred it.
product packaging and COSMOS certificate supplied for this product. Where independent
testing or complete formulation information was not provided, ToxicFreeIndia has not
assumed or inferred it.
