Sebamed Cleansing Bar for Sensitive Skin
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CleansingDisodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Stearic acid + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansing Bar for Sensitive Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, glyceryl stearate, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Benzophenone-4, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
For some reason – probably stress – I developed a painful rash on the palms of my hands. The skin on my face was also extremely dry, flakey, and irritated. I've tried soap bars with natural plant oils and a lower-than-usual pH which helped somewhat but my skin still felt tight and unpleasant after showering. So far this soapless bar (pH: 5,5) has been the only product that actually helped – and that after less than a week of use. Even after using a (for me) stripping cleanser, washing my face with a small amount of the foam of this bar did not make my face feel squeaky clean but pleasantly moisturised. The somewhat masculine, musky smell may be something to get used to for some but it doesn't bother me. Having said that, I would not snub my nose to a perfume-free variant. This product gets additional bonus points for its plastic-free packaging.
Ingredients
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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateTriticum vulgare starch~8.3–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Palmitic acid~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTalc~1.7–2.6%
Sodium lactate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCera alba~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaWater~1–1.5%
Lecithin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl betaine~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolInulin~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateTocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineMagnesium aspartate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateAlanine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineLeucine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzophenone-4~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
More about Benzophenone-4Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 47005~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 61570~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Triticum vulgare starch, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Talc, Sodium lactate, Cera alba, Water, Lecithin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Panthenol, Inulin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine, Magnesium aspartate, Alanine, Lysine, Leucine, Benzophenone-4, Parfum, Ci 47005, Ci 61570, Ci 77891
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| SebamedCleansing Bar for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | CHIFURECleansing Foam | SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanse | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 27% | 27% |
| Price | $22.95 | $13.20−$9.75 | — | $21.46−$1.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 18 | 4 of 18 | 4 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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