NIVEA Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion

8/21 Best Ingredients

8/21 Good Ingredients

5/21 Unfavorable Ingredients

2/21 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
carnitine

Carnitine. Amino acid with antioxidant properties, used to treat acne, oily skin and other skin conditions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16253281

creatine

Creatine. Could improve the signs of skin aging by stimulating dermal collagen synthesis.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
ubiquinone

Coenzyme Q10. Antioxidant which reduces wrinkle depth. Comes in natural or synthetic form.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 10416055

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Hand and Body)

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
dicaprylyl ether

Dicaprylyl Ether. Skin conditioner, emollient

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
glyceryl glucoside

Glyceryl Glucoside. Increases AQP3 mRNA levels in the skin and reduced transepidermal water loss.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22584263

Cleansing Ingredients

stearic acid

Stearic Acid. Surfactant, softening agent.

Protective Ingredients

alcohol denat.

Alcohol Denatured. Antifoaming and antimicrobial properties. Denatured alcohols are considered safe as used in cosmetic.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18569160

Conditioning Ingredients

1 methylhydantoin 2 imide

1-methylhydantoin-2-imide. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
octyldodecanol

Octyldodecanol. Lubricant. Potentially irritating, potential cause for contact dermatitis. Not enough data
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 9165214
fragrance

Fragrance.

carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
sodium hydroxide

Sodium Hydroxide. Controls pH levels. Skin irritation or pain if used above concentration limits.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 14798

Unfavorable Ingredients

mineral oil

Mineral Oil. Fragrance, emollient. May cause irritation and redness. Could exacerbate existing skin conditions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - Atopic Dermatitis
myristyl alcohol

Myristyl Alcohol. Emulsifier. Prolonged skin contact could cause skin irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 8209
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

methylparaben

Methylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832
ethylparaben

Ethylparaben. Preservative. Potentially irritating or sensitizing when applied to damaged or broken skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19101832

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Octyldodecanol, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Carnitine, Creatine, Ubiquinone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Myristyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Now with Hydra-IQ! Formulated with Co-Enzyme Q10 Complex, NIVEA Skin Firming Body Lotion is proven within two weeks to provide: Firmer more toned skin, Tighter feeling skin, More resilient skin, Softer smoother skin texture read more

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