Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion

Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion

4.0
21ingredients
MoisturizerCetaphil

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant 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 irritant
  • 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.

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

Benefits

BrighteningScar healingHydratingReduces large poresAnti-agingGood for oily skinBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces irritationRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 6
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

21

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, gluconolactone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, dimethicone, mandelic acid, tocopheryl acetate, salicylic acid, niacinamide, panthenol, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, disodium edta, pantolactone, citric acid

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Exfoliating SA 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.

Is Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion'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 Exfoliating SA Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion contains 0 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 Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion against your own profile.