Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis body wash from Nivea lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium myreth sulfate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, vitis vinifera seed oil, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopherol, glycerin, glycol distearate, citric acid, sodium chloride, hydrogenated castor oil, lactic acid, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, sodium benzoate, parfum
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pure Care Shower Sensitive 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 Pure Care Shower Sensitive with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Pure Care Shower Sensitive paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Pure Care Shower Sensitive'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 Pure Care Shower Sensitive suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Care Shower Sensitive contains 3 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 Pure Care Shower Sensitive against your own profile.

