Cetaphil
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
Face Cleanserscleansers
Safety score
Pregnancy-focused assessment
No Known Risks99/100
Higher concernLower concern
No higher-risk ingredients were identified in MamaSkin's current assessment. Check the latest package before deciding.
Formula and assessment check
Ingredient safety review updated 23 November 2025. Product formulas can change, so compare the ingredients shown here with the packaging you have.
Report a formula mismatchIngredient breakdown
See how the listed formula falls across MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused risk bands.
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Ingredients
Ingredients with a higher risk flag appear first, followed by the rest of the formula.
Glycerin
No Known RisksGlycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Cetearyl Alcohol
No Known RisksFatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener. Not the same as drying alcohols and not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
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Panthenol
No Known RisksPanthenol (pro-vitamin B5) is used for soothing and barrier support and is generally well tolerated, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Niacinamide
No Known RisksNiacinamide (vitamin B3) is widely used for barrier support and tone/texture benefits, and is generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding when used topically at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Pantolactone
No Known RisksA vitamin B ingredient or derivative used for skin or hair conditioning. These vitamins are normal nutrients and no pregnancy-specific concern was identified for the small topical exposure expected from a finished cosmetic. This assessment does not replace guidance about oral supplements or therapeutic doses.
Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements vitamin fact sheets https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/; CIR: Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid and Derivatives safety assessment https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-panthenol-pantothenic-acid-and-derivatives-used-cosmetics-1
Xanthan Gum
No Known RisksNatural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
No Known RisksSodium cocoyl isethionate is a cleansing surfactant. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that isethionate salts are safe in current cosmetic use when formulated to be non-irritating, and reviewed reproductive and developmental data did not identify a pregnancy-specific signal.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Isethionate Salts as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/amended-safety-assessment-isethionate-salts-used-cosmetics-0
Sodium Benzoate
No Known RisksPreservative widely used in foods and cosmetics. Considered safe at regulated concentrations with low systemic exposure from topical use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Citric Acid
No Known RiskspH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Formulations can change without notice. For the most accurate result, compare this list with your packaging and scan the exact ingredient label in MamaSkin when you repurchase.
How to use this assessment
The risk band is the primary conclusion. The score adds detail within that band and should not be used to compare products as if a one-point difference were clinically meaningful.
MamaSkin provides pregnancy-focused information, not medical advice. Your midwife, GP, pharmacist or dermatologist should take priority when your circumstances differ from typical cosmetic use.
