sebamed Impure Skin Cleansing Foam
sebamed Sebamed Impure Skin Cleansing Foam lists 8 ingredients on its label, 7 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Minimalist cleanser using Cocamidopropyl Betaine MEA Salt for gentle foam, paired with cationic starch for conditioning. Contains Panthenol for barrier repair, neutral pH. Simple preservation system. Suitable for oily or compromised skin. Formulator note: Foam relies on single surfactant; concentration control is key.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- FILM FORMING
- Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Hydroxide
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betainamide Mea Chloride | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride | FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Cocamidopropyl Betainamide Mea Chloride
- Not decoded yet
- Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
- Cationic starch quat; film former & conditioner for hair, often paired with electrolytes
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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