Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This body wash from Cetaphil lists 22 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.

4 known allergens in this formula

Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride · metal · mediumKnown allergen (metal): Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown 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.

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Benefits

HydratingBrighteningAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (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, helianthus annuus seed wax, palmitic acid, stearic acid, salicylic acid, benzyl alcohol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium benzoate, tetrasodium edta, butyrospermum parkii butter, citric acid, lactic acid

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2cocamidopropyl betaine

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Smoothing Relief Exfoliating 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 Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Smoothing Relief Exfoliating 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 Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Smoothing Relief Exfoliating 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 Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash against your own profile.