Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis exfoliator from Nivea lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Sodium lauryl sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, parabens, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
- 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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): water, microcrystalline cellulose, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium myreth sulfate, acrylates copolymer, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, decyl glucoside, glycerin, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, menthol, tocopheryl acetate, alcohol denat., peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, parfum, lactose, cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, benzophenone-4, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ultramarines
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face 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 Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub contain parabens?
Yes, Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub contains 6 flagged allergens and 2 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 Maximum Hydration Deep Cleansing Face Scrub against your own profile.

