Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This exfoliator from Neutrogena lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, sodium laureth sulfate, cellulose, lauryl glucoside, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, phenoxyethanol, parfum, synthetic wax, methylparaben, sodium hydroxide, menthol, disodium edta, polyquaternium-7, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, ultramarines, blue 1 lake

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3sodium laureth sulfate5lauryl glucoside9parfum11methylparaben

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 Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contain parabens?

Yes, Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains 4 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub against your own profile.