Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis cleanser from Weleda lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, and more). 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
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown 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
Full Ingredient List
16INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol, glycerin, coco-glucoside, parfum, cocoyl proline, althaea officinalis root extract, hamamelis virginiana water, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl caprylate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, citral
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gentle Cleansing Foam contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Gentle Cleansing Foam with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Gentle Cleansing Foam paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gentle Cleansing Foam'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 Gentle Cleansing Foam suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Cleansing Foam contains 6 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 Gentle Cleansing Foam against your own profile.

