Sebamed Liquid Face and Body Wash

Sebamed Liquid Face and Body Wash

Efficacy25/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium laureth sulfate + 7 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Liquid Face and Body Wash”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~10–13%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.4–6.6%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~4.1–5%
Laureth-2Effect: High~1.9–2.3%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.4–1.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.8–1.15%
Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.2–0.35%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~0.15–0.3%
Exfoliation
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“In fact, it's so gentle, you can use it on both your face and body.The dermatologist developed, Sebamed 1 Liter Liquid Face and Body Wash's ultra-mild formulation is compatible with the most sensitive of skins.”
Source: German Drugstore

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.6–0.95%
Anti-blemish
Niacinamide ~0.55–0.85%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“It works to deep-clean pores without causing dryness or irritation as regular soap can.”
Source: German Drugstore

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.6–0.95%
NiacinamideUnder-dosedIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.55–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~10–13%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.4–6.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.8–1.15%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Pyridoxine hclMight help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Sorbitan laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.4–6.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–13%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.4–6.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Laureth-2~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Panthenol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Glycol distearate~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Saccharide isomerate~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Niacinamide~0.55–0.85%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Pyridoxine hcl~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Glycine~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Magnesium aspartate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Alanine~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin tone

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

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Lysine~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Leucine~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Biotin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect

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Glycerin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

More about Cocamidopropyl betaine
Sorbitan laurate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ci 47005~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Ci 47005
Ci 42090~0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

More about Ci 42090
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium chloride, Laureth-2, Panthenol, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Saccharide isomerate, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine hcl, Glycine, Magnesium aspartate, Alanine, Lysine, Leucine, Biotin, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium citrate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitan laurate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Ci 47005, Ci 42090

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