Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash

Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash

22ingredients
Body WashCetaphil

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This body wash from Cetaphil lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • 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

HydratingBrighteningAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

22

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

Does Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Smoothing Relief Exfoliating Body Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

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 2 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.