Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing

Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing

5.0
19ingredients
ExfoliatorNivea

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganSulfate-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This exfoliator from Nivea lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant 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.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • 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: 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

BrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingAcne fightingSkin textureAnti-agingHydratingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, microcrystalline cellulose, glycerin, xanthan gum, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, caprylic/capric glycerides, citric acid, coco-glucoside, sodium laureth sulfate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silica, kaolin, lactose, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, parfum, ci 77007

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11sodium laureth sulfate18parfum

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 Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing 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 Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing'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 Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing contains 3 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 Exfoliating Scrub Refreshing against your own profile.