nivea Men Fresh Active Deo Spray
nivea Nivea Men Fresh Active Deo Spray lists 23 ingredients on its label, 20 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Formulation view Aerosol deodorant spray containing propellants, ethanol solvent, and fragrance, supplemented with algae and oyster extracts. Suited for daily freshness. Note: flammable propellants require fire safety; rapid ethanol volatility and multiple fragrance allergens necessitate patch testing for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- PROPELLANT
- ButaneIsobutanePropane
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Octyldodecanol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Persea Gratissima Oil
Other ingredients
Octenidine HclMaris Limus ExtractOstrea Shell ExtractAquaPropylene GlycolSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateLactic AcidLimoneneLinaloolGeraniolCitronellolEugenolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitral
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Isobutane | PROPELLANT | 0 · 0 | Red |
| Propane | PROPELLANT | — | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Octenidine Hcl | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Maris Limus Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ostrea Shell Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Butane
- Butane propellant; highly flammable, volatile; requires pressure vessel compliance.
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Isobutane
- Propellant for aerosol products, flammable; store and transport away from fire sources
- Propane
- Propellant for aerosol delivery; requires sealed packaging, keep away from flames and high heat.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Octenidine Hcl
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Maris Limus Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Ostrea Shell Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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