Reading an ingredient list in sixty seconds
Ingredients are listed by weight, so the first five lines tell you almost everything.
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The first five are the product
Everything after that is usually under one percent — preservatives, pH adjusters, and the scent.
Water first is normal
Water being first is not a trick; it is how most liquid cleaners and washes work. What matters is what comes next.
Fragrance is one word for many things
If you are avoiding scent, look for products that contain no fragrance at all rather than a fragrance listed low down.