NIVEA Soft Moisturizing Creme

7/25 Best Ingredients

8/25 Good Ingredients

10/25 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/25 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

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

tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

petrolatum

Petrolatum. Helps other moisturizing ingredients by keeping them on the skin longer
glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
hydrogenated coco glycerides

Coco-glycerides. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil

Jojoba. Moisturizer

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

myristyl myristate

Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
polyglyceryl 2 caprate

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate. Emulsifier
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

myristyl alcohol

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

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

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
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
lanolin alcohol

Lanolin. Skin healing, moisturizing properties. Potential skin allergen.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 455960

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
proplyparaben

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

Butylparaben. Preservative. Symptoms of exposure to this compound include skin sensitivity reactions, contact dermatitis, urticaria and angioedema. It can cause skin and eye irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem SID: 7848483
isobutylparaben

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

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Myristyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Petrolatum, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Dimethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Phenoxyethanol, Lanolin Alcohol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Proplyparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben

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Merchant's description of this product:
Nivea Soft Refreshingly Soft Moisturizing Creme is infused with jojoba oil and vitamin E, for incredibly soft skin. read more

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