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Can I use Sensitive Body Wash on my face?Updated 20 days ago

TL;DR: Sensitive Body Wash is gentle enough for most skin types and can be used on the face. If your skin is highly reactive or compromised, patch test first. If any irritation occurs, discontinue use.


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Koh Sensitive Body Wash 1.5L
Koh Sensitive Body Wash with pump bottle

Can I use Sensitive Body Wash on my face?

Sensitive Body Wash is gentle enough for most skin types and can be used on the face. The formula is fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and pH 5.5, which is skin-matched and unlikely to irritate. If your skin is highly reactive or compromised, patch test on a small area first and wait 24 hours before using on the face. If any irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional.

Sensitive Body Wash is fragrance-free, sulfate-free, and formulated at pH 5.5. It leaves out the ingredients most commonly associated with skin irritation, which makes it a reasonable option for facial cleansing for most people.

If your skin is highly reactive, prone to breakouts, or currently compromised, do a patch test on a small area of your inner arm first and wait 24 hours before using it on your face.

✓ Fragrance-free✓ Sulfate-free✓ pH 5.5✓ No parabens or dyes⚠ Patch test if highly reactive

What about Sensitive Hand Wash on the face?

Sensitive Hand Wash is not recommended for regular facial cleansing. While the formula is gentle, it is optimised for hands which are washed frequently in short bursts. Sensitive Body Wash is the better option for face use as it is designed for a richer conditioning experience across larger skin surface areas including the face.

Sensitive Hand Wash is not recommended for regular facial use. It's formulated for frequent hand washing in short rinse cycles rather than face cleansing. If you want a Koh formula for your face, Body Wash is the better fit.


Koh Sensitive Body Wash 1.5L

Sensitive Body Wash 1.5L

Fragrance-free, pH 5.5. Eczema Association recognised. Made in Australia.

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Last reviewed: May 2026 · Koh Australia

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