Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis cleanser from Garnier lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, coco-betaine, peg-8, sodium laureth sulfate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium chloride, ci 19140, ci 42090, linalool, zinc gluconate, parfum, salicylic acid, sodium benzoate, melia azadirachta leaf extract, tetrasodium edta, menthol, butylene glycol, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pure Active Neem Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pure Active Neem Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Pure Active Neem Face Wash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Pure Active Neem Face Wash's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Pure Active Neem Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active Neem Face Wash contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Pure Active Neem Face Wash against your own profile.

