Nivea Extra Moisture Repair Body Lotion

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. Paraffinum Liquidum
3. Glycerin
4. C13-16 isoparaffin
5. Glyceryl Glucoside
6. C12-15 alkyl benzoate
7. Cetearyl isononanoate
8. Polyglyceryl-3 distearate
9. Cetearyl Alcohol
10. Panthenol
11. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
12. Tocopheryl Acetate
13. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
14. Glycine Soja Oil
15. Sorbitan Stearate
16. Cera microcristallina
17. Dimethicone
18. Myristyl alcohol
19. Sodium carbomer
20. Phenoxyethanol
21. Methylparaben
22. Propylparaben
23. Linalool
24. Benzyl Alcohol
25. Parfum

Highlights

Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains fragranceContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains alcohol

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaC13-16 isoparaffin

ANTISTATIC

Paraffinum Liquidum

DENATURANT

Glycerin

HUMECTANT

Glyceryl Glucoside

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl isononanoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate

Other ingredients

Cetearyl AlcoholPanthenolCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractTocopheryl AcetateButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlycine Soja OilSorbitan StearateCera microcristallinaDimethiconeMyristyl alcoholSodium carbomerPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholParfum

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Paraffinum Liquidum

Mineral oil occlusive; high moisture retention but heavy feel, moderate comedogenicity, caution for acne-prone skin.

Glycerin

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

C13-16 isoparaffin

Lightweight isoparaffinic solvent for degreasing and texture adjustment; inert solvent, no inherent allergenicity, but may impact skin barrier with prolonged heavy use.

Glyceryl Glucoside

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

C12-15 alkyl benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Cetearyl isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate

Polyglyceryl-3 distearate; natural-origin emulsifier; mild, suitable for sensitive skin, oil phase stable.

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract for soothing and repair; aqueous systems, monitor extract residues.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Sorbitan Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier for O/W systems; hydrophobic, requires co-emulsifiers, inert at high purity

Cera microcristallina

Mineral-derived microcrystalline wax, potent occlusive moisturizer; 1-3% significantly extends hydration, heavy texture.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Myristyl alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Sodium carbomer

Carbomer sodium, strong gelling agent; requires neutralization, high thickening power, may interact with cationic actives.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.