Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis body lotion from Cetaphil lists 23 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.
- 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: 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, panthenol, tocopherol, mandelic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopheryl acetate, centella asiatica leaf extract, propanediol, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, lecithin, disodium edta, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, pantolactone, helianthus annuus seed oil
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming 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 Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming 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 Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming 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 Skin Activator Hydrating & Firming Lotion against your own profile.

