The cautions for this shower gel specifically mention that fragranced products and botanical extracts can cause sensitivity in some people. If you have previously reacted to essential oil fragrance components such as limonene or linalool, the safe approach is to patch test before using it regularly.
To patch test, apply a small amount of the gel to a limited area of skin — for example, the inside of your forearm — and rinse it off as you normally would. Wait 24 to 48 hours and watch for redness, itching, burning or any other reaction. If nothing appears, the product is more likely to be tolerated, but this does not guarantee you will not react elsewhere. If you do notice a reaction, stop using the product.
Because this is a rinse-off product, contact time with the skin is short, which can reduce the chance of irritation compared with leave-on products. Still, if you have a history of strong allergic reactions to cosmetics, it is worth consulting a dermatologist before trying a new fragranced body wash. Avoid using the gel on broken or irritated skin, and do not use it if you are currently experiencing a skin reaction.