Getting you a comprehensive review of the product
Reading every ingredient in the formula…
Getting you a comprehensive review of the product
Reading every ingredient in the formula…
Join The Clean Sheet™ community
Science-backed beauty tips, ingredient alerts, and early access. Straight to your WhatsApp.
Join for free →
This Sebamed baby cream's claims about key ingredients and 'free-from' status are directly contradicted by its own ingredient list, creating significant consumer confusion despite some clinical backing for general hydration.
₹999 • Analysed 14 October 2026
This Sebamed Baby Protective Facial Cream is positioned as a premium baby care product in India, reflected in its price point of ~₹1000 for 50ml. While it claims to be 'Ideal For Salivary Rashes' and 'Clinically proven' for barrier function, the brand's claims regarding key ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid, Squalene, Panthenol, and Vitamin E are directly contradicted by the product's INCI list. Furthermore, the 'Paraffin-free' and 'Non-occlusive' claims are false as Paraffinum Liquidum is present high in the ingredient list, raising significant ASCI compliance concerns regarding truthful advertising and ingredient transparency for the Indian consumer.
Independent and free. The Clean Sheet takes no money from brands to review, rank, or approve a product. This is a web evidence review, not a Clean Sheet certification. We checked the ingredient list, publicly available test reports, marketing claims, and formula logic using only public information available at the time of review.
pH is a fundamental characteristic of the formula, consistent with Sebamed's brand identity.
Product is formulated and marketed for babies.
Contains soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. However, the claimed Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), also noted for soothing, is absent from the INCI.
Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) and Squalene (Squalane) are explicitly claimed but are NOT found in the retrieved INCI list.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and Vitamin E (Tocopherol) are explicitly claimed but are NOT found in the retrieved INCI list. Lipid compounds (Paraffinum Liquidum, Decyl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are present.
Subjective claim. While it's an oil-in-water emulsion, Paraffinum Liquidum is high in the INCI, which can feel occlusive or slightly greasy to some, potentially contradicting the 'non-greasy' claim for all users.
The INCI list explicitly contains 'Paraffinum Liquidum', directly contradicting the 'free from Paraffin' claim. Parabens, Formaldehyde releasers, and Dioxane (as an ingredient) are not found in the INCI.
Verified by 'Country of Origin: Germany' and manufacturer details on the product page.
What we could confirm from public sources and the verified ingredient list.
Ingredient Safety & Toxicity
Full ingredient list retrieved and verified against the label.
Screened against the ingredient database (17 of 22 ingredients matched); no cosmetics-prohibited ingredient found.
No ingredient with a recognised endocrine-activity concern found in the database.
No IARC-classified or formaldehyde-releasing ingredient found in the database screen.
No commonly-comedogenic ingredient found - a reasonable fit for acne-prone skin.
Irritation & Allergen Risk
Fragranced, but individual allergens are hidden behind 'Parfum' rather than declared.
No high-sensitisation preservative (MI/MCI/formaldehyde-releaser) from our screen was found.
Ingredient Transparency
The full INCI list is publicly available, not just hero ingredients.
Ingredients are listed in the descending order required by India Cosmetics Rules 2020.
Standards & Compliance
The product pH is disclosed - important for acids / vitamin C / cleansers.
Usage warnings and directions are clear on the label.
No retinoid or other pregnancy-cautioned active found in the screen.
Screened against a curated reference set that we are continuing to verify and expand, so “clear” means no flag from that set, not a guarantee. Not a substitute for a full toxicological or clinical assessment.
| Ingredient |
|---|
Aqua |
Cetearyl Alcohol |
Glycerin |
Sorbitol |
Paraffinum Liquidum |
Sodium Lactate |
Decyl Oleate |
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract |
Lecithin |
Ascorbyl Palmitate |
Allantoin |
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
Sodium Acetate |
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
Xanthan Gum |
Carbomer |
Dimethicone |
Sodium Hydroxide |
Disodium EDTA |
Parfum |
Phenoxyethanol |
Sodium Benzoate |
INCI order as declared on packaging. Position reflects approximate concentration (high to low).
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
No prohibited or restricted ingredients identified
Flags are based on publicly available INCI only. Not a substitute for full regulatory compliance review.
“The moisturizing complex of hyaluronic acid and squalene prevents dryness and enhances the protective acid…”
Claimed ingredients are absent from the product's INCI list, constituting a misrepresentation of product composition.
“Panthenol, Vitamin E and lipid compounds protect against irritation also due to salivary rash.”
Claimed ingredients are absent from the product's INCI list, constituting a misrepresentation of product composition.
“Sebamed Baby Protective Facial Cream is free from Paraffin/ Parabens/ Formaldehyde/ Dioxan”
The 'free from Paraffin' claim is false as Paraffinum Liquidum is present in the ingredient list.
“Panthenol and lipid compound protect against irritation around the mouth from saliva”
Claimed ingredient is absent from the product's INCI list, constituting a misrepresentation of product composition.
“Vitamin E safeguards against harmful environmental influences”
Claimed ingredient is absent from the product's INCI list, constituting a misrepresentation of product composition.
“Non-occlusive”
The claim 'Non-occlusive' is false as Paraffinum Liquidum, an occlusive ingredient, is present in the formula.
“Rich in panthenol and allantoin to soothe and regenerate irritated skin”
Claimed ingredient is absent from the product's INCI list, constituting a misrepresentation of product composition.
pH is a fundamental characteristic of the formula, consistent with Sebamed's brand identity.
Missing
Product is formulated and marketed for babies.
Missing
Contains soothing ingredients like Allantoin and Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. However, the claimed Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), also noted for soothing, is absent from the INCI.
Mentioned only
Hyaluronic acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) and Squalene (Squalane) are explicitly claimed but are NOT found in the retrieved INCI list.
Missing
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) and Vitamin E (Tocopherol) are explicitly claimed but are NOT found in the retrieved INCI list. Lipid compounds (Paraffinum Liquidum, Decyl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are present.
Missing
Subjective claim. While it's an oil-in-water emulsion, Paraffinum Liquidum is high in the INCI, which can feel occlusive or slightly greasy to some, potentially contradicting the 'non-greasy' claim for all users.
Missing
The INCI list explicitly contains 'Paraffinum Liquidum', directly contradicting the 'free from Paraffin' claim. Parabens, Formaldehyde releasers, and Dioxane (as an ingredient) are not found in the INCI.
Missing
Verified by 'Country of Origin: Germany' and manufacturer details on the product page.
Missing
Supported by humectants (Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium Lactate) and emollients in the formula. Clinical study claims 'Hydration level increased by 13%'.
Evidence visible
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is explicitly claimed but is NOT found in the retrieved INCI list. Lipid compounds (Paraffinum Liquidum, Decyl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are present.
Missing
Public evidence the brand could provide to close verification gaps
This review evaluates brand claims against visible evidence and formula logic. It does not replace a full ingredient safety analysis or a clinical product test. Results vary by individual, and the consumer should always read the full ingredient list and follow usage guidance.
Are you the brand? If you have published test data or want to request a re-review, write to us at hello@thecleansheet.in.
