Nivea

Nivea Nourishing Care Body Wash

Name: Nivea - Nourishing Care Body Wash
Brand: Nivea

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Nourishing Care Body Wash”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5–6.1%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.2–5.1%

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.3–2.8%

Arachidic acidEffect: High~0.55–0.8%

Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.55–0.85%

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~0.45–0.7%

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~0.45–0.65%

Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.6–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5–6.1%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.2–5.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~5.3–6.5%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.4%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.7–1.05%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.45–0.7%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~0.45–0.65%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Sodium salicylateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic productsMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Propyl gallateHelps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a productMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.45–0.7%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~5.3–6.5%est.

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5–6.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycine soja oil~5.3–6.5%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5–6.1%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.2–5.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cetyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.9–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Panthenol~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.95–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

More about Ricinus communis seed oil

Palmitic acid~0.55–0.85%

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~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Myristic acid~0.45–0.7%

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~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Oleic acid~0.45–0.65%

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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Citric acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Polyquaternium-10~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Parfum~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium salicylate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-aging

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Propyl gallate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Bht~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycine soja oil, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetyl alcohol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Tocopheryl acetate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Parfum, Sodium salicylate, Sodium benzoate, Propyl gallate, Sodium hydroxide, Trisodium edta, Bht

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

1
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
4
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
5
Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
6
Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
7
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
8
Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
9
Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12
The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0168365995000887sciencedirect.com
15
Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitroonlinelibrary.wiley.com
16
Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skinpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
17
Final report on the safety assessment of EDTA, calcium disodium EDTA, diammonium EDTA, dipotassium EDTA, disodium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, tetrasodium EDTA, tripotassium EDTA, trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and trisodium HEDTAncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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