Dermaseries Gentle Cleansing Body Wash
Body Cleanser
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Dermaseries Gentle Cleansing Body Wash

Dove
24Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.5/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
58% Natural42% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
BhtMax 8.0%
Max concentration:8.0%
Product types:a) Mouthwashb) Toothpastec) Other leave-on and rinse-off products
Conditions:From 1 July 2023 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 January 2024 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the restrictions shall not be made available on the Union market.
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateMax a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Max concentration:a) 0.02% | b) 0.01% | c) 0.0075%
Product types:a) Rinse-off products | b) Leave-on products | c) Deodorants/antiperspirants
Label warnings: a) Not to be used for children under three years of age (11) | b) and c) Not to be used for children under three years of age (12)
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.2 — Ineffective
5.2
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.2
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide
Glycolic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4.5
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 5.2: likely ineffective — above 4
Niacinamide at pH 5.2: optimal range (5–7)
Glycolic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (3–4).
L-Ascorbic Acid is at pH 5.2, which is too high for optimal efficacy (2.5–3.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganNot compliant
Contains Silk Amino Acids
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

58% natural42% synthetic
14 natural 10 synthetic

Based on 24 ingredients analyzed. 58% natural and 42% synthetic.

Surfactants1 surfactant
Surfactant typeGentle
Preservatives1 preservative

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning7:Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Isethionate, Silk Amino Acids, Biotin, Niacinamide
type of chemical entity6:Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate
cleansing4:Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Isethionate

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.