Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 14 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
Full Ingredient List
14INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: dimethicone 2% inactive ingredients: caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated castor oil, lactic acid, methoxy peg-22/dodecyl glycol copolymer, methylparaben, paraffinum liquidum, ozokerite, peg-2 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 hydrogenated castor oil, propylparaben, sodium lactate, sorbitan isostearate, urea, water
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cracked Skin Repair Lotion fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cracked Skin Repair Lotion'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.
Does Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contain parabens?
Yes, Cracked Skin Repair Lotion's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Cracked Skin Repair Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cracked Skin Repair Lotion contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 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 Cracked Skin Repair Lotion against your own profile.

