Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin INCI List & Ingredients | Weleda

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This 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.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant
Hamamelis virginiana water · activeCan 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningRedness reducingReduces irritationReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol, disodium cocoyl glutamate, coco-glucoside, parfum, xanthan gum, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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, limonene, linalool, citral

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6parfum19limonene 20linalool 21citral

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 Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin 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 Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin'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 Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin 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 Purifying Gel Cleanser For Blemished Skin against your own profile.