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Is Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser Malassezia Yeast Free Safe?

No concerns flagged Standard: Malassezia Yeast Free

Pass

0 of 8 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10

Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10

Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes

The Malassezia Yeast Free standard screens for yeast-nutrition ingredients linked to pityrosporum folliculitis and seborrheic dermatitis.

Across all 8 verified INCI ingredients in Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 5 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).

Complete INCI formulation (8 ingredients)

Deduplicated
# Ingredient Status for Malassezia Yeast Free
1 WATER Pass
2 CETYL ALCOHOL Pass
3 PROPYLENE GLYCOL Pass
4 SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE Pass
5 STEARYL ALCOHOL Pass
6 METHYLPARABEN Pass
7 PROPYLPARABEN Pass
8 BUTYLPARABEN Pass

Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)

The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Malassezia Yeast Free flags:

Cerave CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags

Other safety checks for Gentle Skin Cleanser

Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 7.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Fragrance-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 1.0/10 Sulfate-Free 7.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 7.0/10

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

  • Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 0302993912200 (Verify on Source)
  • Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
  • Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
  • Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.