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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
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Nivea Men Sensitive 3 In 1 Shower Gel & Body Wash 500mL
Is Nivea Men Sensitive 3 In 1 Shower Gel & Body Wash 500mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (5 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
5 caution
5 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Decyl Glucoside
Plant-derived surfactant — rising contact-allergy rates in patch-test panels.
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Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
Full ingredients (from label)
AquaSodium Laureth SulfateCocamidopropyl BetaineGlycol DistearateDecyl GlucosideSodium Myreth SulfateGlycerinBambusa Vulgaris Shoot ExtractSodium ChlorideCitric AcidLaureth-4TocopherolPropylene GlycolButylene GlycolSodium BenzoateParfum
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.