Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis cleanser from Mamaearth lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, glycerin, polysorbate 20, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, sodium pca, panthenol, honey, cucumis sativus fruit extract, melia azadirachta seed oil, citric acid, salicylic acid, disodium edta, menthol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tea Tree Foaming Facewash contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Tea Tree Foaming Facewash with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Tea Tree Foaming Facewash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Tea Tree Foaming Facewash'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 Tea Tree Foaming Facewash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Tea Tree Foaming Facewash 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 Tea Tree Foaming Facewash against your own profile.

