Gentle Hydrating Shampoo INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This shampoo from CeraVe lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

2 known irritants

Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Barrier repairHydratingReduces irritationAnti-agingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium chloride, glycol distearate, amodimethicone, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, ppg-5-ceteth-20, potato starch modified, cocamide mipa, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, trideceth-6, triethyl citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, coco-betaine, citric acid, cetrimonium chloride, caprylyl glycol, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, polyquaternium-10, acrylates copolymer, benzoic acid

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Hydrating Shampoo fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Hydrating Shampoo's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Gentle Hydrating Shampoo paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Hydrating Shampoo's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Gentle Hydrating Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Hydrating Shampoo contains 1 flagged allergen and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Gentle Hydrating Shampoo against your own profile.