Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis exfoliator from Nivea lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
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.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
16INCI (full list, INCI order): water, coco-glucoside, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, xanthan gum, sodium laureth sulfate, salicylic acid, maris sal, niacinamide, lactic acid, citric acid, cellulose, mannitol, sodium benzoate, parfum, ci 77289
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Derma Skin Clear 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 Derma Skin Clear Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Derma Skin Clear Scrub paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Derma Skin Clear Scrub'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 Derma Skin Clear Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Derma Skin Clear Scrub contains 2 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 Derma Skin Clear Scrub against your own profile.

