Science Behind Every Formula
sebamed ingredients
Sebamed is committed to creating high-quality, affordable pH-balanced skincare products using carefully selected ingredients that are free from harsh chemicals and unnecessary fragrances. Guided by science, Sebamed prioritises ingredients that are both effective and gentle on the skin, ensuring every formulation delivers proven results without compromising skin health.
Each ingredient is chosen based on its efficacy and is backed by clinical and dermatological testing to provide safe, effective care for even sensitive skin.
Allantoin
Allantoin is a naturally occurring chemical compound found in plants like comfrey and chamomile, and it is also produced by the human body. Allantoin is a soothing and skin-protecting ingredient. Because it’s very mild, allantoin is generally considered suitable for most skin types, including baby and infant skin and eczema-prone or reactive skin. It’s especially beneficial for: Sensitive skin, dry or flaky skin, irritated or over-exfoliated skin, acne-prone skin and skin recovering from sun exposure or cosmetic procedures. Read more
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, commonly known as Aloe vera, is a widely used botanical ingredient valued for its soothing, hydrating, and skin-conditioning properties. Rich in water, polysaccharides, vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants, it helps replenish moisture while supporting the skin's natural barrier. Aloe vera is particularly beneficial for dry, dehydrated, sensitive, or irritated skin. It provides lightweight hydration without leaving a greasy residue, making it suitable for all skin types, including oily and combination skin. Its calming properties can help reduce the appearance of redness and discomfort caused by environmental stressors, sun exposure, or cosmetic treatments. Read more
Products containing Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice:
Bisabolol
Bisabolol is a naturally derived skincare ingredient renowned for its soothing and calming properties. Extracted from chamomile, it helps to reduce the appearance of redness and support sensitive, irritated skin while promoting a more balanced complexion. With its anti-inflammatory and skin-comforting benefits, Bisabolol helps strengthen the skin’s resilience against environmental stressors and enhances overall skin comfort. Gentle and effective, it is ideal for sensitive skin formulations, leaving skin feeling calm, smooth and cared for. Read more
Camomile
Camomile is commonly used to comfort sensitive or reactive skin and to help leave the complexion feeling softer and more balanced. Its antioxidant content can also help protect the skin from oxidative stress linked to pollution and UV exposure. Because of its gentle profile, chamomile is frequently included in products designed for dry, delicate, or post-treatment skin. Read more
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Cucumber Extract
Cucumber Extract is a refreshing skincare ingredient known for its soothing, hydrating and skin-comforting properties. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, it helps to replenish moisture, calm the appearance of irritation and support a healthy-looking complexion. Its cooling effect provides a gentle boost of freshness, making it ideal for sensitive or dehydrated skin. By helping to maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance, Cucumber Extract leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and revitalised. Read more
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Glycerin
Glycerin (also called glycerol) is one of the most widely used and effective moisturising ingredients in skincare. It’s a humectant, meaning it attracts water into the outer layers of the skin to help keep it hydrated, soft, and healthy. Read more
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Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract
Hamamelis virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, commonly known as Witch Hazel Extract, is a botanical ingredient valued for its soothing, astringent, and skin-conditioning properties. It helps to calm the skin while gently tightening its surface, making it an excellent ingredient in products designed for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin. Rich in naturally occurring tannins and antioxidant compounds, Witch Hazel Extract helps reduce the appearance of excess oil and minimise the look of pores, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and balanced. Its soothing properties can also help reduce the appearance of redness and irritation caused by environmental stressors, promoting a calmer, healthier-looking complexion. Read more
Products containing Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract:
Hyaluron
Hyaluron (also known as hyaluronic acid) is a powerful moisture-binding ingredient that helps keep skin hydrated, smooth and supple. Naturally found in the skin, it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, helping to replenish moisture levels and support the skin's natural barrier. By attracting and retaining hydration, hyaluron helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness, leaving skin looking plumper, softer and more radiant. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, it provides long-lasting hydration without feeling heavy or greasy. Read more
Montaline C40
Montaline C40 is a quaternary ammonium compound derived from coconut oil. It has soothing and antibacterial effects. It is effective on acne-prone skin, deep-cleansing pores, and combatting spots and blackheads. Read more
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Niacinamide | Vitamin B3
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, and is renowned for its soothing effects on the skin. It helps to reduce inflammation, redness, and irritation, which can be beneficial for sensitive skin. Niacinamide also helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function against external irritants. Read more
Products containing Niacinamide | Vitamin B3:
Olive Oil
Olive Oil is a nourishing, skin-loving ingredient rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help support and protect the skin’s natural barrier. Known for its moisturising properties, it helps to replenish lost hydration, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and supple. The antioxidant compounds found in olive oil help defend the skin against environmental stressors, while its emollient properties provide comfort and long-lasting nourishment. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin, olive oil helps promote a healthier-looking complexion with a naturally hydrated and radiant appearance. Read more
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Panthenol | Provitamin B5
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a deeply hydrating and soothing skincare ingredient. Once applied to the skin, it converts into pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), helping to attract and retain moisture while supporting the skin’s natural barrier function. Panthenol is valued for its calming and reparative properties, making it especially beneficial for dry, sensitive, irritated, or compromised skin. It can help reduce redness, improve softness and elasticity, and support recovery from environmental stress or over-exfoliation. Thanks to its lightweight, non-greasy texture, it works well across all skin types, including acne-prone skin. Read more
Products containing Panthenol | Provitamin B5:
PENTAVITIN®
When used daily, PENTAVITIN® delivers long-lasting hydration across all areas of the face and body, helping to keep skin soft, smooth, and comfortable. Consumer test panels have shown that it reduces dryness-related flakiness and itchiness while visibly improving skin texture. By strengthening the skin’s natural moisture barrier, PENTAVITIN® helps protect against dehydration and supports healthy, resilient-looking skin. Read more
Products containing PENTAVITIN® :
Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine is a clinically proven ingredient that helps maintain a healthy scalp by targeting the microorganisms associated with dandruff and flaking. With antifungal properties, it works to reduce the root cause of dandruff while helping to relieve itching, irritation and visible flakes. At the same time, Piroctone Olamine supports the scalp's natural microbiome, promoting a balanced, healthy environment for stronger-looking hair. Gentle yet effective, it is suitable for regular use and helps leave the scalp feeling comfortable, clean and refreshed. Read more
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | Sweet Almond Oil
Also known as Sweet Almond Oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil is a nourishing plant-derived oil that helps moisturise and soften the skin. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, it helps replenish the skin with lasting hydration while supporting its natural protective barrier. Sweet Almond Oil helps maintain the skin's hydro-lipid balance, reducing moisture loss and leaving the skin feeling smoother, softer, and more supple. With regular use, it can improve the appearance of dry or rough skin and contribute to a firmer, healthier-looking complexion. Its lightweight, conditioning properties make it suitable for a wide range of skincare products, where it helps promote comfortable, well-nourished skin without feeling heavy or greasy. Read more
Shea Butter
Shea Butter is a rich, naturally derived ingredient renowned for its deeply moisturising and skin-conditioning properties. It helps to nourish, soften, and soothe the skin, making it particularly beneficial for dry, sensitive, or dehydrated skin. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins, Shea Butter supports the skin's natural moisture barrier, helping to lock in hydration and reduce moisture loss. By helping to maintain the skin's hydro-lipid balance, Shea Butter promotes a smoother, softer, and more supple complexion while improving the appearance of dry or rough skin. It also contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds. Regular use helps leave the skin feeling comfortable, nourished, and healthy-looking with a silky-smooth finish. Read more
Products containing Shea Butter:
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil | Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil is a lightweight, plant-derived oil with excellent moisturising and skin-conditioning properties. Closely resembling the skin's natural sebum, it is easily absorbed and helps provide long-lasting hydration without leaving a greasy feel. This makes it suitable for all skin types, including dry, combination, and oily skin. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, and natural antioxidants, Jojoba Oil helps support the skin's natural barrier, reducing moisture loss and leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple. Its nourishing and conditioning properties help improve overall skin comfort while promoting a healthy-looking, balanced complexion. Read more
Products containing Simmondsia chinensis seed oil | Jojoba Oil:
Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E
Tocopheryl Acetate is a variant of Vitamin E that has antioxidant properties and can help to protect the skin from environmental damage. It also moisturises and promotes regeneration of healthy skin cells. Read more
Products containing Tocopheryl Acetate | Vitamin E:
Urea
Urea is a highly effective skincare ingredient for dry skin. It acts as a humectant, meaning it attracts and retains moisture in the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft. Urea also has gentle exfoliating properties, which help remove dry, rough, flaky skin and improve the skin's ability to absorb moisture. Read more