Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis body wash from Nivea lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 10 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, and more). 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
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopherol, glycerin, sodium chloride, citric acid, sodium benzoate, sodium sulfate, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, limonene, parfum, ci 42090, ci 10316
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fresh Aloe Shower Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, citronellol, geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl alcohol, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fresh Aloe Shower Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fresh Aloe Shower Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fresh Aloe 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 Fresh Aloe Shower Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fresh Aloe Shower Gel contains 10 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 Fresh Aloe Shower Gel against your own profile.

