Name: Nivea Soft Cream Tube
Brand: NIVEA
SKU: 246208

Nivea Soft Cream Tube

Beiersdorf AG

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

5

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-8)

What's inside

Mineral Oil

Potential skin pore occlusion causing folliculitis in sensitive individuals, contamination risk if low purity, non-biodegradable environmental persistence

Palmitic Acid

High intake associated with elevated LDL cholesterol, potential cardiovascular risk with excessive consumption

Fragrance

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential allergenicity, IFRA restrictions

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

May contain trans fats if partially hydrogenated, increased saturated fat intake linked to cardiovascular disease risk

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

Potential mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals, limited toxicological data in food applications

Water

Solvent, hydrates, facilitates chemical reactions

Myristyl Alcohol

Mild irritation with excessive exposure, rare allergic reactions, limited toxicological data for dietary intake

Petrolatum

Effective skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, used in wound healing and dry skin treatment

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, promotes skin barrier health

Lanolin Alcohol

Allergic reactions (particularly in individuals with wool or lanolin sensitivity), rare cases of contact dermatitis

Arachidic Acid

Arachidic acid is a saturated fatty acid also known as eicosanoic acid. It is found naturally in peanut oil, fish oil, and corn oil. In the human body, it can function as an energy source and is also used in the production of complex lipids. Arachidic acid is not considered an essential fatty acid, as the body can synthesize it.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

Myristic Acid

Emollient properties, texture enhancer in cosmetics, energy source in diet

Glycerin

Moisture retention, skin hydration, solvent and texture enhancer

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Natural Grain Alcohol Denat

Effective solvent and preservative, aids product stability and microbial control

Myristyl Myristate

Emollient properties improving skin texture and lubrication, enhances cosmetic formulation consistency

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Oleic Acid

Supports cardiovascular health, improves lipid profiles, provides energy

Carbomer

Effective thickening and stabilizing agent, improves texture and shelf stability of formulations

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH control and acidity regulation in food processing, aids in peeling and curing processes

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Product Details

Form Type

cream

pH

5

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