Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis hand cream from Nivea lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
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
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, distarch phosphate, butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate se, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, sodium cetearyl sulfate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, linalool, limonene, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Intensive Pflege Hand Creme contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, geraniol, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, alpha-isomethyl ionone. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Intensive Pflege Hand Creme with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Intensive Pflege Hand Creme paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Intensive Pflege Hand Creme'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 Intensive Pflege Hand Creme suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Intensive Pflege Hand Creme 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 Intensive Pflege Hand Creme against your own profile.

