Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis shampoo from Cetaphil lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Lauryl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
19INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sorbitol, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, glycerin, panthenol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, chamomilla recutita flower extract, citric acid, heliotropine, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, hydrolyzed wheat protein, parfum, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, zinc sulfate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Does Baby Shampoo contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Baby Shampoo with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Baby Shampoo paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Baby 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 Baby Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Baby Shampoo contains 3 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Baby Shampoo against your own profile.

