NIVEA Smooth Daily Moisture Body Lotion

7/20 Best Ingredients

8/20 Good Ingredients

5/20 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/20 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
ginkgo biloba leaf extract

Ginkgo. May improve appearance of wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20412217

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 Hand and Body)

caprylic (capric triglycerides)

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) (shea butter)

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 40 stearate

Peg Monostearate. Cleansing agent

edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676

Conditioning Ingredients

cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane. Lubricant

cyclohexasiloxane

Cyclohexasiloxane. Silicone

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
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 (paraffinum liquidum)

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

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
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
propylparaben

Propylparaben. 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 (Paraffinum Liquidum), Caprylic (Capric Triglycerides), Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG 40 Stearate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Shea Butter), Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Merchant's description of this product:
Specifically formulated for dry skin, Smooth Sensation Lotion delivers intensive moisturization in a unique light, fast absorbing formula. Enriched with Ginkgo, Shea Butter and Vitamin E, it provides triple action moisturization for the most touchable skin you’ve ever imagined. How it works NIVEA’s exclusive Hydra IQ technology supports skin’s own hydration network to unleash deep, non-stop moisture that lasts more than 24 hours. read more

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