Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 21 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
- 1UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, urea, isopropyl palmitate, cetyl acetate, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, cetearyl alcohol, petrolatum, palmitic acid, stearic acid, stearyl acetate, methylparaben, polysorbate 60, oleyl acetate, propylparaben, carbomer, myristic acid, acetylated lanolin alcohol, arachidic acid, ethyl acetate, cyclohexane
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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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pro Urea 10% fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Pro Urea 10%'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 Pro Urea 10% contain parabens?
Yes, Pro Urea 10%'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 Pro Urea 10% suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Pro Urea 10% 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 Pro Urea 10% against your own profile.

