Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis body wash from Nivea lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, mentha piperita leaf extract). 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
- Hexyl cinnamalKnown allergen (fragrance): Hexyl Cinnamal
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Mentha piperita leaf extractContains menthol, which is a known sensitizer and can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
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.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, citrullus lanatus fruit extract, mentha piperita leaf extract, cocos nucifera fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, glycerin, glycol distearate, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated lecithin, propylene glycol, citric acid, sodium chloride, denatonium benzoate, sodium sulfate, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, benzyl salicylate, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, parfum, ci 10316, ci 42090, ci 61570, ci 15985
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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.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fresh Blends Refreshing Shower Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, mentha piperita leaf extract. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Fresh Blends Refreshing Shower Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Fresh Blends Refreshing Shower Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Fresh Blends Refreshing 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 Blends Refreshing Shower Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Fresh Blends Refreshing Shower Gel contains 7 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 Fresh Blends Refreshing Shower Gel against your own profile.

