Nivea Nivea Creme
The Nivea Nivea Creme is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 24 ingredients (15 low-risk) rates it Great (75/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Mineral Oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Antistatic Agent, Perfuming) |
|
4
|
|
Petrolatum
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Moisturising, Uv Absorber) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Lanolin Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Sulfate
(Bulking Agent, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Oleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Magnesium Stearate
(Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Colorant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Moisturising) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Cinnamyl Alcohol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
A
|
Paraffin
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Wax
(Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Aluminum Stearate
(Anticaking Agent, Colorant, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Viscosity Controlling) |
