Active Clean Shower Gel

body wash · 250 ml · Men's grooming

Nivea Men Active Clean Shower Gel is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones and MI / MCI, going by its full 26-ingredient list, with glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Limonene), sulfates (Laureth Sulfate) and parabens (Mythylparaben, Ethylparaben).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
Contains labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Contains sulfates
Silicone-free
Contains parabens
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Active Clean Shower Gel

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

26 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2SodiumSodium is the element that opens the names of many cleansing ingredients, such as soaps…
3Laureth SulfateSulfates
4Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
5Acrylates CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
6PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoatePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is a mild, coconut-based cleansing agent made from coconut oil…
7GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
8Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
9PEG-3 Distearate
10PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
11PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
12Trisodium EDTATrisodium EDTA is a sodium salt of EDTA, a chelating agent that binds metal ions in…
13Citrict Acid
14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
15MythylparabenParabens
16EthylparabenEthylparaben is a preservative from the paraben family. It is used in small amounts to…Parabens
17Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
18LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
19LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
20CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
21Butylphenyl MethylpropionalA synthetic fragrance ingredient that gives products a fresh, floral scent, close to…Labelled fragrance allergens
22CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
23GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
24CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
25ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
26CI 77266

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4005900122063, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#25)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	Contains	Linalool (#18), Limonene (#19), Coumarin (#20), Butylphenyl Methylpropional (#21), Citral (#22), Geraniol (#23), Citronellol (#24)
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	Contains	Laureth Sulfate (#3)
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	Contains	Mythylparaben (#15), Ethylparaben (#16)
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—