Sensyses Cleanser - Lightening
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Sensyses Cleanser - Lightening

Sesderma
26Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Allergen-freeNo fragrance allergens
50% Natural46% 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.

Sodium HydroxideMax 5.0%
Max concentration:5.0%
Product types:(a) Nail cuticle solvent(b) Hair straightener(c) pH adjuster for depilatories(d) Other uses as pH adjusterCallosity softener/remover (entry 15d)
Conditions:(b)1. General use2. Professional use(c) up to pH 12.7(d) up to pH 1115 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyesKeep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Label warnings: (a) Contains alkali Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children(b) 1. Contains alkaliAvoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness Keep out of reach of children2. For professional use only Avoid contact with eyes Can cause blindness(c) Keep out of reach of children Avoid contact with eyes
Potassium SorbateMax 0.6% (acid)
Max concentration:0.6% (acid)
Sodium BenzoateMax a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Max concentration:a) 2.5% (acid) | b) 1.7% (acid) | c) 0.5% (acid)
Product types:a) Rinse-off products, except oral care products | b) Oral care products | c) Leave-on products
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.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Cleanser. Verify compliance.

  • Ci 17200Restricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 6.1 — Suboptimal
6.1
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 6.1
Active ingredients: Azelaic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Azelaic Acid at pH 6.1: likely ineffective — above 6
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 6.1: optimal range (5–7)
Azelaic Acid is at pH 6.1, which is too high for optimal efficacy (4–5.5).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

50% natural46% synthetic
13 natural 1 unknown 12 synthetic

Based on 26 ingredients analyzed. 50% natural, 4% unknown and 46% synthetic.

Preservatives3 preservatives
FragranceContains added fragrance

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning8:Pentylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lecithin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cholate, Pantolactone
type of chemical entity5:Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate
solvent3:Aqua, Pentylene Glycol, Alcohol

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Lightweight gel or lotion that foams gently
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.