Cream – 150 ml

Description

AQUA, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM (Mineral Oil), MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX (Mineral Oil), GLYCERIN, LANOLIN ALCOHOL (Potentially comedogenic), PARAFFIN (Mineral Oil), PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), MAGNESIUM SULFATE, DECYL OLEATE (Potentially comedogenic), OCTYLDODECANOL, ALUMINUM STEARATES, CITRIC ACID, MAGNESIUM STEARATE, LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), HYDROXYCITRONELLAL (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), BENZYL BENZOATE (Regulated allergen), CINNAMYL ALCOHOL (Regulated allergen), PERFUM (Perfume)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Nivea Cream is an iconic product from the Nivea brand, primarily intended to moisturize and protect dry to very dry skin. Its rich formula aims to restore the skin barrier and prevent dehydration. I particularly recommend it for skin prone to dryness, tightness, or exposure to external aggressions (cold, wind). However, its occlusive nature makes it less suitable for oily or acne-prone skin, due to the risk of comedogenicity of certain ingredients.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three major active ingredients stand out in this cream:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, promoting long-lasting hydration.
• Panthenol (Pro-vitamin B5) Known for its soothing and restorative properties, it supports skin regeneration and calms irritation.
• Mineral oils (Paraffinum Liquidum, Cera Microcristallina, Paraffin) They form a protective film on the skin's surface, limiting insensible water loss and strengthening the skin barrier.

The synergy of these active ingredients gives Nivea Cream its renowned effectiveness in nourishing and protecting dry skin, while providing comfort and suppleness.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying Nivea Cream once or twice a day, morning and/or evening, to clean, dry skin. It can be used on the face, body, or very dry areas (elbows, knees, hands). It is compatible with light moisturizers or hyaluronic acid-based serums. However, I do not recommend combining it with powerful exfoliating active ingredients (AHAs, BHAs) on sensitive skin, to avoid occlusion and irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Nivea Cream appeals with its rich texture, nourishing properties, and versatility. Its main advantage is its ability to effectively protect dry skin. However, the presence of certain fragrance allergens and potentially comedogenic agents is a drawback for reactive or acne-prone skin. My opinion: a reliable classic for moisturizing, best suited to dry skin that is not sensitive to fragrances.