Nivea cream

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

Nivea Cream by Nivea is an iconic skincare product, primarily designed to moisturize and protect dry to very dry skin. Its rich formula aims to restore the skin barrier and prevent dehydration. My expert opinion is that this product is primarily intended for skin that lacks comfort, is prone to tightness, or is exposed to external aggressions (cold, wind). It may also be suitable for very dry areas of the body (elbows, knees, hands), but I do not recommend it for daily facial care for combination to oily or acne-prone skin due to its occlusive texture.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three main assets catch my attention:

• 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 combination of these active ingredients gives Nivea Cream its renowned effectiveness in restoring skin comfort, even on very dry or damaged skin.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying Nivea Cream in the morning and/or evening to clean, dry skin, paying particular attention to the driest areas. It can be applied in a thick layer as a repairing mask. It is compatible with moisturizing active ingredients (hyaluronic acid), but I do not recommend combining it with products that are very rich in vegetable oils or comedogenic active ingredients on the face, especially for acne-prone skin.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

Nivea Cream is appealing due to its effectiveness on dry skin and its versatility. Its rich, occlusive texture is beneficial for skin lacking comfort, but may be too heavy for oily skin. Be aware of the presence of fragrance and regulated allergens, which may not be suitable for very sensitive or atopic skin. My opinion: a classic product to be used with caution, mainly on the body or very dry areas.