1. Mineral Oils: Paraffinum Liquidum and Microcrystalline Wax
Mineral oil forms the basis of the barrier-forming effect of NIVEA Creme.
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The Effect: Mineral plant ingredients are extremely effective occlusives. They lay an impenetrable above the added layer of the epidermis. As a result, the natural moisture loss through the skin (Transepidermal Water Loss or TEWL) is largely completely blocked.
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Dermatological Judgment: Although mineral ingredients on social media sometimes have a bad name, selective cosmetic mineral ingredients are perfectly safe, hypoallergenic and extremely stable (they don’t get rancid quickly).
2. Eucerit (lanolin alcohol)
This is the historical secret of NIVEA. Eucerit is a unique emulsifying ingredient extracted from wool fat (lanolin). It ensures that the oil and water in the cream remain permanently bound and helps the skin to stay supple.
3. Panthenol (Provitamin B5)
Panthenol is a fantastic, restored ingredient. It stimulates by in the skin layers where it helps to attract moisture, remove inflammation and speed up the natural recovery process of the skin barrier.
