nivea Gentle Face Scrub
nivea Nivea Gentle Face Scrub lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Nylon-11
- Polyethylene
- Glycerin
- Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
- Panthenol
- Propylene Glycol
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Lactose
- Cellulose
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Phenoxyethanol
- Methylparaben
- Parfum
- Ci 77007
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Water-based scrub with nylon-12 and polyethylene microbeads for physical exfoliation. Cleansing via SLES and lauryl glucoside, moisturized by glycerin and glyceryl glucoside. Panthenol and lotus extract offer care. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and methylparaben. Suitable for gentle exfoliation. Factory note: Control microbead particle size distribution to prevent clogging.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ABRASIVE
- Polyethylene
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- FILM FORMING
- Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- HUMECTANT
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
Other ingredients
Nylon-11Propylene GlycolLauryl GlucosideSodium Laureth SulfateLactoseCelluloseHydroxypropyl MethylcellulosePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenParfumCi 77007
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nylon-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyethylene | ABRASIVE, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Glucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Lauryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Lactose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77007 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/120 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Nylon-11
- Not decoded yet
- Polyethylene
- Plastic polymer particles for abrasion or film; check EU ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, flush-off only
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Synthetic thickener/film former for stability and adhesion; non-sensitizing, not for mucous membranes
- Glyceryl Glucoside
- Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
- Lotus flower extract containing magnolol, skin conditioner; botanical, low concentration use
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Lauryl Glucoside
- Mild nonionic surfactant for cleansing; 1-5%, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- 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
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Ci 77007
- Mica-based colorant, restricted use; mineral origin, check heavy metal impurities compliance
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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