nivea Hydration Micellair

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Phenoxyethanol
3. Glycerin
4. 1,2-Hexanediol
5. PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
6. Sorbitol
7. Trisodium EDTA
8. Decyl Glucoside
9. Polyquaternium-10
10. Citric Acid
11. Maris Sal
12. Sodium Hyaluronate
13. Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
14. Propylene Glycol
15. Glyceryl Glucoside
16. Sodium Chloride
17. Sodium Acetate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragrance

Formulation view A water-based cleansing formula featuring mild non-ionic surfactants and moisturizers like glycerin and sorbitol. Trace sodium hyaluronate and maris sal provide conditioning benefits, while 1,2-hexanediol enhances preservation. pH is adjusted with citric acid. A formulator observes that glucoside surfactants reduce irritation risks associated with traditional soaps, balancing cleansing power and barrier integrity for most skin types.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

SKIN CONDITIONING

1,2-Hexanediol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

HUMECTANT

Sorbitol

CHELATING

Trisodium EDTA

CLEANSING

Decyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

Polyquaternium-10Citric AcidMaris SalSodium HyaluronateDisodium Cocoyl GlutamatePropylene GlycolGlyceryl GlucosideSodium ChlorideSodium Acetate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-modified nonionic surfactant for emulsification and cleansing; contains PEG, monitor dioxane, low comedogenicity.

Sorbitol

Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

Polyquaternium-10

Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Maris Sal

Natural mineral skin conditioner for exfoliation or soothing; high concentrations (>5%) may cause dryness due to osmotic pressure.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant; low irritation; instability in hard water.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Glyceryl Glucoside

Polyol humectant with light, non-sticky feel; less tacky than glycerin

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Sodium Acetate

Sodium acetate buffer for pH adjustment; sometimes acts as mild fragrance, common in lotions and washes

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