Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis body wash from Cetaphil lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideKnown allergen (metal): Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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 with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
- 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
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl isethionate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, sodium chloride, lauric acid, sodium lauroyl glycinate, glycine soja oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, palmitic acid, stearic acid, butyrospermum parkii butter, benzyl alcohol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, persea gratissima oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium edta, 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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Moisturizing Relief Body Wash fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Moisturizing Relief Body Wash'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 Moisturizing Relief Body Wash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Moisturizing Relief Body Wash'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 Moisturizing Relief Body Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Moisturizing Relief Body Wash contains 4 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 Moisturizing Relief Body Wash against your own profile.

