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Nivea Body Lotion, Light Moisturising & Cleansing
Nivea

Nivea Body Lotion, Light Moisturising & Cleansing

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan stearate, Palmitic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Body Lotion, Light Moisturising & Cleansing”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidic acid, lanolin alcohol, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, sorbitan stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2–2.9%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1–1.5%
Lanolin alcoholEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.55–1.25%
Arachidic acidEffect: High~0.5–1.2%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.45–1.05%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.35–0.85%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Linalool, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–2%est.
Lanolin alcoholHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~1.3–2%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.45–1.05%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.2–9.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Peg-150~3.6–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Myristyl alcohol~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Sorbitan stearate~2–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl palmitate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Isopropyl palmitate~1.3–2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Octyldodecanol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Palmitic acid~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Lanolin alcohol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Myristic acid~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Arachidic acid~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Oleic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

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Sodium carbomer~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Bht~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-150, Myristyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Cetyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Lanolin alcohol, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Sodium carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Bht, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
Nivea Body Lotion, Light Moisturising & Cleansing
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