Nivea Sanfte Pflege Hand Cream

Nivea Sanfte Pflege Hand Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Dimethicone + 10 more
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What the product description says
“The rich vegan formula with natural macadamia oil and lotus blossom strengthens the skin barrier and provides your dry hands with intensive moisture so that you feel beautifully supple again.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, myristyl myristate.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.8–5.7%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.35–0.8%
Myristyl myristateKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~1.7–2.6%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3–4.5%
Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~2.8–4.1%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.3–1.9%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2–3%
Oleic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps 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~0.35–0.8%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.4–2.2%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.1–1.7%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.3%
Nelumbo nucifera flower extractEffect: Low, below effective dose~0.5–1.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.5–1.1%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~0.1–0.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesHelps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~0.35–0.85%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~0.35–0.8%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic3/5~1.7–2.6%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.35–0.85%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3–4.5%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.3–1.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Key active
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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Cetearyl alcohol~3–4.5%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetyl palmitate~2.8–4.1%
Key active
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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Octyldodecanol~2–3%
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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Myristyl myristate~1.7–2.6%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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Palmitic acid~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.3–1.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Stearic acid~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.85–1.3%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
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Hydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin

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Arachidic acid~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Myristic acid~0.35–0.85%
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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Oleic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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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Dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Carbomer~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Trisodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
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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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate, Octyldodecanol, Myristyl myristate, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Arachidic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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