Name: NIVEA Lip Balm
Brand: NIVEA
SKU: 43739

NIVEA Lip Balm

Beiersdorf Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Contains trans fatty acids from partial hydrogenation, associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk and negative lipid profile alterations

Limonene

Skin and respiratory irritant, potential sensitizer, oxidation instability leading to degradation products

Linalool

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild skin irritation, potential respiratory sensitization

Flavour (Aroma)

Lack of transparency, possible exposure to chemical solvents and preservatives, ultra-processed, potential allergenicity

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Not intended for ingestion, insufficient safety data for oral consumption, potential for irritation if misused

CI 15850

Potential skin irritation and sensitization, possible contamination concerns related to azo dyes, restricted in some jurisdictions for food use

Octocrylene

Skin absorption, potential allergen, environmental persistence, potential for generating benzophenone (a potential carcinogen), suspected endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation in aquatic environments

Fragrance

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

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Dl-Citronellol

Skin irritation, allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, potential respiratory sensitizer

Cocoglycerides

Ultra-processed, potential for gut microbiota disruption if consumed in excess, source of additional processed fats

Okay

Unknown ingredient, no safety data available

Cera Alba (Beeswax)

Natural emollient, skin barrier support, biodegradable, safe for use in cosmetics and candles

Persea (Avocado) Gratissima Seed Oil

Antioxidant properties, skin moisturizing, anti-inflammatory effects, supports skin barrier repair

Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties, non-comedogenic, skin barrier repair

Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

Natural thickening agent, moisturizing properties, derived from plant sources

Beeswax White

Natural, renewable material, burns cleanly with minimal soot, biodegradable, safe for skin contact

Octyldodecanol

Emollient, improves skin feel, enhances product texture

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

Emulsifying agent improving texture and stability in formulations, biodegradable and derived from natural fatty acids

Cera Carnauba (Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Cire de Carnauba)

Edible coating agent providing moisture barrier and gloss, natural origin

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Effective solubilizer, emulsifier, enhances formulation stability, low toxicity

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Emollient properties in skin care, source of essential fatty acids in diet

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder

Moisturizing, skin soothing, potential antioxidant properties

Glyceryl Glucoside

Moisturizing, enhances skin hydration

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Skin conditioning, moisturizing properties, natural emollient

Ethylhexyl Stearate (2-ethylhexyl stearate, Octyl stearate)

Skin conditioning, improves spreadability of formulations

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient, texture enhancer, thickening agent in topical formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Moisturizing, skin barrier support, emollient properties

Ascorbyl palmitate

Antioxidant, protects oils from oxidation, stabilizes formulations

CI 77492 (Iron Oxides)

Stable pigmentary colorant, widely used for coloring in cosmetics and foods, inert under normal use

CI 77499 (Iron Oxide Black)

Stable pigment providing color, low toxicity, widely used in cosmetics

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB radiation absorption, protects skin from UV damage

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Effective UVA protection in topical sunscreen formulations

Dexpanthenol

Supports skin hydration, promotes wound healing, enhances barrier function, precursor to coenzyme A essential for metabolism

Product Details

Form Type

solid

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