There is no SLS and no SLES in this cleanser. The surfactant system is built around Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, an amino acid-derived anionic surfactant that represents the gentlest class of anionic cleansers — its pKa is compatible with skin's natural pH, making it significantly less disruptive to the skin's acid mantle than sulphate-based alternatives. Decyl Glucoside and Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside are sugar-derived non-ionic surfactants with very low sensitisation potential and good biodegradability. One ingredient to be aware of: the preservative blend listed as 'Geogard ECT' contains Benzyl Alcohol, which is a designated EU fragrance allergen. Because this is a rinse-off product, the exposure window is brief, which substantially reduces the sensitisation risk — but the allergen isn't visible to consumers who can only read the trade name. Lactic Acid appears at a late position and is appropriately dosed for gentle rinse-off exfoliation. No parabens, no MIT, no synthetic fragrance, no DMDM Hydantoin.

The surfactant system is genuinely state-of-the-art for gentle cleansing. Inulin is a prebiotic polysaccharide that feeds beneficial Lactobacillus species, supporting the skin microbiome after washing — an increasingly well-studied benefit. Saccharomyces Ferment delivers ferment-derived antioxidants and skin conditioning. Colloidal Oatmeal is an FDA-recognised OTC active for skin protection and anti-itch with strong evidence for barrier support — though 'Colloidal Oatmeal' is not an INCI-compliant name (the correct INCI would be 'Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour' or 'Beta-Glucan'). Geogard ECT is a Lonza commercial trade name listed in place of its constituent INCI ingredient names, which is also not INCI-compliant. Kakadu Plum provides natural Vitamin C and polyphenol antioxidants. Sodium Hyaluronate adds surface hydration. Citric Acid maintains a skin-compatible acidic pH.

Antinorm publishes full INCI lists on its product pages. However, there are three compliance gaps in this product. First, 'Geogard ECT' is a Lonza commercial trade name — INCI regulations require listing the constituent ingredients individually (Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid). Listing by trade name hides the presence of Benzyl Alcohol, an EU-designated fragrance allergen, from consumers reading the label. Second, 'Colloidal Oatmeal' is not an INCI-compliant name; the actual material used cannot be confirmed from the label. Third, five fatty acids are listed individually rather than as a named source oil, making the source ingredient unidentifiable. The rest of the INCI is well-structured and correctly named.

The glucoside surfactants (Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside) and amino acid surfactant (Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate) are all bio-derived and biodegrade well compared to sulphate-based alternatives. Kakadu Plum is sustainably wild-harvested in Australia. The source oil behind the individually-listed fatty acids cannot be assessed for sustainability because it is not identifiable from the INCI. No parabens. No PETA certification confirmed.