NIVEA Creme

3/17 Best Ingredients

9/17 Good Ingredients

5/17 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/17 Natural Ingredients

Analysis of Ingredients Using Research From

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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

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

panthenol

Vitamin B5. Heals broken or itchy skin

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

petrolatum

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

Cleansing Ingredients

citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.

Conditioning Ingredients

decyl oleate

Decyl Oleate. Skin-conditioning agent, lubricant

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
microcrystalline wax

Microcrystalline Wax. Binder, stabilizer
paraffin

Paraffin. Fragrance, thickening agent
octyldodecanol

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

aluminum stearate

Aluminum Stearate. Stabilizer, thickener
fragrance

Fragrance.
magnesium stearate

Magnesium Stearate. Stabilizer, thickener

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
lanolin alcohol

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

Magnesium Sulfate. Anti-inflammatory ingredient. Ingestion Hazard: Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 24083

methylchloroisothiazolinone

Methylchloroisothiazolinone. Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23713837
methylisothiazolinone

Methylisothiazolinone. Preservative. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23713837

Original List of Ingredients:

Water, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Paraffin, Panthenol, Magnesium Sulfate, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Aluminum Stearate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

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Merchant's description of this product:
Enjoy the rich luxurious sensation of Nivea Creme while you moisturize your skin. Its clinically proven formula helps your skin stay soft and supple all day long. An intensive moisturizing solution for extremely dry skin. A rich, creamy moisturizer that smooths and softens every inch of skin. Can be used all over the body, and best for rough spots such as knees, feet, elbows and hands. Dermatologically tested and approved read more

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