bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel
bioderma Bioderma Sébium Foaming Gel lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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 parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains alcoholContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Foaming cleanser using sodium cocoamphoacetate and sodium laureth sulfate for cleansing, buffered with lactic acid, containing zinc and copper sulfates for astringency, and polyols for hydration. Potassium sorbate preservation. For oily or combination skin. Formulator note: metal salts require thorough rinsing to prevent residue; surfactant blend balances cleansing power with mildness.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Sodium CocoamphoacetateSodium Laureth Sulfate
- SOLVENT
- Methylpropanediol
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Zinc Sulfate
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
Other ingredients
Copper SulfatePotassium SorbateXylitolFructooligosaccharidesMannitolRhamnosePropylene GlycolSodium HydroxideGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractFragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Sulfate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIPLAQUE, ASTRINGENT, ORAL CARE · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copper Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fructooligosaccharides | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rhamnose | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Zinc Sulfate
- Antimicrobial and astringent, restricted in oral care; <1% topical, metallic taste, avoid mixing with amino acids
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Copper Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Prebiotic polysaccharide for hydration/skin conditioning; high levels may feel sticky
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritation
- Rhamnose
- Polysaccharide humectant for hydration; used at low levels, mild flavor aid.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
- Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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