To ensure reliable sun protection and the most pleasant experience on each usage occasion, NIVEA offers sunscreen products with either organic UV filters only, or with a combination of mineral and organic UV filters. The formula is specifically developed to reduce 3 types of wrinkles: Forehead wrinkles by 21%*, crow's feet by 27%*, plus cheek & mouth area wrinkles by 13%*.

Several active ingredients are used in NIVEA SUN products. Panthenol, for example, is a B-Vitamin the body is not able to produce itself and is known to support the skin‘s regeneration and to improve its moisturization.Most cosmetics products are composed of oily and watery parts. Making them blend into a smooth, creamy and stable texture is one of the greatest challenges in the world of cosmetics. Many early emulsifiers only keep oil and water together as long as the temperature doesn’t change. This is why the discovery of Eucerit was a milestone in skin care development. Made from purified wool fat, Eucerit (“the beautiful wax”) keeps emulsions stable even under extreme climatic conditions. Neutralizing agents, e.g. Sodium Hydroxide or Citric Acid, are used to adjust the pH value of our formulas. We have never used oxybenzone in our European NIVEA sunscreen products as this UV filter does not meet the high standards we set for our sunscreens. Octinoxate has been eliminated from all European NIVEA sun protection products as early as 2016. That means that all European NIVEA sunscreen products were already compliant with the Hawaiian Reef Bill even before its passage in 2018.

For NIVEA, Eucerit is doubly special. Not only is it an effective emulsifier, but also a key ingredient of our iconic NIVEA Creme. In fact, it was the discovery of Eucerit in the early 20th century that allowed the NIVEA Creme inventors Oscar Troplowitz, Dr. Paul Gerson Unna and Isaac Lifschütz to create their snow-white, stable skin cream. The new product revolutionized the cosmetics world. NIVEA Creme was state of the art over 100 years ago and still is an icon today. It provides effective skin care, and guards the skin from drying out. Tolerated extremely well, NIVEA Creme is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin. As one of the first creams to withstand high and low temperatures, NIVEA Creme could be shipped around the world. It became a global success and made NIVEA the world’s No1. skin care brand*. NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Protecting Face Day Cream SPF 30 - NIVEA’s purest Q10 with dual action power.

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As our skin ages, the Q10 levels in our skin cells rapidly decrease. There are also other factors that lower the Q10 level, including stress, certain drugs, and UV radiation. Foods like meat, eggs, fish, nuts, potatoes, broccoli, and spinach are good sources of Q10. Topical application of appropriate cosmetic formulations containing the skin’s own coenzyme Q10 verifiably replenishes the skin's Q10 depot. This supports the energy metabolism of skin cells and reduces the number of free radicals. Fragrance is used to create NIVEA’s iconic and beloved scent to awaken the emotion of a beautiful sunny day at the beach.