nivea body scrub
nivea Nivea body scrub lists 27 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Aqua
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Hydrated Silica
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Parfum
- Glycerin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Citric Acid
- PEG-3 Distearate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Lactose
- Cellulose
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Linalool
- D-Limonene
- Citronellol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Geraniol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Ci 77007
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEGContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains alcohol
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetaineAcrylates Copolymer
- ABRASIVE
- Hydrated SilicaMicrocrystalline Cellulose
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
Other ingredients
Tocopheryl AcetateCitric AcidPEG-3 DistearatePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideLactoseCellulosePEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl PalmateSodium Lauryl SulfateSodium BenzoateLinaloolD-LimoneneCitronellolBenzyl AlcoholGeraniolButylphenyl MethylpropionalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCi 77007
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrated Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-3 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Lactose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Butylphenyl Methylpropional | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 II/1666 | 0 · – | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77007 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Hydrated Silica
- Inorganic abrasive and oil absorbent; prone to settling, needs dispersant, high levels increase exfoliation
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- PEG-3 Distearate
- PEG-3 distearate, mild emulsifier, low irritation; often blended with other emulsifiers to reduce dosage.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Lactose
- Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
- High MW PEG derivative for cleansing; water-soluble, smooth feel.
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Synthetic fragrance with floral notes; EU regulations limit usage, strict monitoring required.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Ci 77007
- Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance
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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