Fragrance (IFRA Certified) is present in a product explicitly marketed for sensitive and barrier-compromised skin - a direct contradiction. Fragrance is the leading cause of contact reactions in facial cleansers, and sensitisation risk is elevated precisely in people with a compromised skin barrier. The exposure time is shorter for a rinse-off product, but for someone with damaged or reactive skin, even brief contact is a meaningful concern. The surfactant system is genuinely mild. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a solubiliser; Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster at trace levels.

The sulfate-free surfactant system - Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, and Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate - is a genuine strength and is appropriate for sensitive and...

The sulfate-free surfactant system - Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, and Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate - is a genuine strength and is appropriate for sensitive and barrier-compromised skin. Coconut Oil and Jojoba Oil contribute mild emollience even in a rinse-off format. The ceramide complex (via Laminaria Digitata extract) and Panthenol are present, though most of their benefit washes away in a rinse-off format. The critical formulation contradiction is fragrance in a product designed for the most vulnerable skin type.

The full ingredient list is published on dotandkey.com and individual ceramide types are clearly named. However, the product is sold as a solution for sensitive, barrier-compromised skin while containing Parfum - and this conflict is never acknowledged in brand communications. The fragrance allergen breakdown is not disclosed beyond 'Parfum'. The 'barrier repair' claim in a rinse-off context is not directly supported by published evidence at the same strength as leave-on data.

No product-specific clinical study published for this cleanser. Mild surfactant science is well established. Ceramide efficacy data in rinse-off format at these concentrations is not publicly available. Grade C reflects the absence of rinse-off-specific evidence for the barrier repair claim.

Full INCI list published with individual ceramide types clearly named. Fragrance allergen breakdown not disclosed. Sulfate-free status is clearly communicated.