Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis cleanser from Weleda lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, citral). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- AlcoholKnown sensitizer/irritant
- Hamamelis virginiana waterCan be sensitizing or irritating for some individuals, especially if formulated with alcohol, due to its natural tannin content.
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
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol, disodium cocoyl glutamate, coco-glucoside, xanthan gum, sodium cocoyl glutamate, parfum, limonene, salix alba/daphnoides/fragilis/purpurea bark extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, hamamelis virginiana water, carrageenan, tocopherol, lecithin, citric acid, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, ascorbyl palmitate, linalool, citral
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clarifying Wash Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Clarifying Wash Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Clarifying Wash Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Clarifying Wash Gel'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 Clarifying Wash Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Clarifying Wash Gel contains 4 flagged allergens and 2 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 Clarifying Wash Gel against your own profile.

