Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis body wash from Nivea lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: 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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, kaolin, acrylates copolymer, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, helianthus annuus seed oil, citric acid, sodium chloride, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, trisodium edta, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, sodium sulfate, sodium benzoate, limonene, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, bht, parfum, ci 16035, ci 42090
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Potential Concerns
- 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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clay Fresh Shower Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, geraniol, alpha-isomethyl ionone. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Clay Fresh Shower Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Clay Fresh Shower Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Clay Fresh Shower Gel'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 Clay Fresh Shower Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Clay Fresh Shower Gel contains 8 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 Clay Fresh Shower Gel against your own profile.

