Nivea - Sun Protect & Moisture Moisturising Sun Cream Lotion - Spf 10 Low - 200ml

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PEG compounds can perform several functions at once. As emulsifiers, they make sure that oil and water mix and form nice, smooth creams and lotions. They allow perfume oils to dissolve in water-based products. In shampoos and shower gels, they help create supple foam. As emollients, PEG compounds soften and moisturize the skin. Some of these multi-taskers also have a cleansing effect. Apart from the cosmetic industry, PEG compounds are used in pharmaceutical and medical fields. PEG stands for polyethylene glycol. PEG compounds are the whizzes of the cosmetics world: they serve as emulsifiers, binding agents, stabilizers, and emollients Research into UV filters and their environmental impact is still in its early stages, however, and has so far mainly been conducted in laboratories. There is therefore no scientific clarity as yet on the extent to which UV filters impact coral reefs and the wider marine environment under real life conditions.

At this point, parabens are the safest and gentlest preservatives we can use. However, we keep constantly researching to find the best, effective and healthiest ways to keep our products, our environment and you safe. NIVEA only uses parabens in about 20 percent of our products - up to 80 percent are paraben-free. Take our classic NIVEA cream: its oily formula keeps it fresh without preservatives. All of our baby products are also paraben-free. A few products which still contain parabens are some face creams, sunscreens and body lotions. We include preservatives in these products to make sure they remain safe for you to use.Children (ages 3-5) require at least 10-15ml - for more details on keeping young ones safe, read NIVEA’s children’s sunscreen advice. NIVEA SUN UV Face Anti-Age Q10 Cream is especially developed for delicate facial skin. This sunscreen protects healthy skin from the OUTSIDE against UVA/UVB rays and from High Energy Visible Light effects such as premature skin ageing. It also protects the skin from the INSIDE thanks to a powerful natural antioxidant that activates skin's own defense mechanism. The formula with Q10 prevents and fights the appearance of sun induced fine lines, wrinkles and pigment spots. Developed for normal/dry skin types. The light formula with moisturised & smooth skin feeling makes this sunscreen ideal for every day use. The formula is ophthalmologically approved (aka eye friendly). Skin compatibility dermatologically approved. The intensity of UV radiation differs over the day, the year and depending on your region. Furthermore, snow, water and sand increase the radiation exposure. Accordingly, the actual value may be higher than the predicted UV Index, so adequate UV protection is advisable for appropriate activities. That’s why we have to enjoy sun responsibly and with sufficient sun protection. One of the most common means of protection is to apply sunscreen products. Thanks to the innovative strength of the research and development departments, NIVEA took a pioneering role in sun protection products (first official NIVEA sun protection cream was launched in 1936!) and is today the world's no. 1 sun care brand*

Coenzyme Q10 is a molecule that our bodies produce. It is essential for our cells’ energy metabolism. As an energizer it helps our cells to grow, stay healthy, and regenerate. Q10 is also a potent antioxidant that fights free radicals, highly reactive molecules that damage cells on many levels, including cell DNA, proteins, and lipids.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. Some people claim that BHT can pass through the skin and interfere with the human hormone system. A substance that does this is called an “endocrine disruptor”. There are studies that have found BHT to have endocrine effects, but those studies bore little resemblance to reality. They exposed the test subjects to extremely high doses of BHT in a very short time. The concentration of BHT in NIVEA products, in contrast, is very, very low. Research so far does not indicate that cosmetic products or their ingredients have any harmful influence on the human body or our hormone balance. In fact, natural foods like soy have a much higher endocrine activity!

Silicones are safe to use with foods – maybe you own a silicone spatula or other cookware made of silicone. The silicones used in cosmetics are silicone oils: clear, odorless liquids that lend lotions, creams, and other products their smooth, silky texture.Film formers, e.g. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, are used to ensure that the sunscreen forms a continuous waterproof film on the skin, which is critical for products with extra-waterproof UVA and UVB protection. Rheological modifiers, e.g. Microcrystalline Cellulose or Xanthan Gum, are used to alter the viscosity of an emulsion and allow us to create different formula types like lotions and sprays. 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 SUN Protect & Bronze has two desirable effects: first of all, it protects the skin from harmful UV rays, but it also activates the individual, natural tanning process – without being a self-tanner. NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze cleverly unites sun protection and long-lasting tanning. When the skin is exposed to UV rays, it starts a protective mechanism by naturally producing the brown pigment called melanin. Melanin gives the skin its colour and is a natural protective shield for the cell. Getting a tan is actually part of the skin´s protection mechanism. NIVEA SUN has integrated an active ingredient that activates this simple yet brilliant natural skin mechanism. The key ingredient of the unique NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze range is the Pro Melanin extract, which significantly activates the skin’s melanin production within your skin. Even after sunbathing, the natural melanin production remains activated. NIVEA SUN Protect & Bronze products support the skin’s natural ability to develop its long-lasting tan, while providing reliable skin protection. True to our belief we are using only the ingredients needed in a responsible and restrictive manner. NIVEA includes BHT in less than 10 percent of our products. When we use it, the concentrations are very low – lower than in many foods, actually! BHT makes some of our creams and lotions, lip care, shaving gels, and shower oils last longer. Without the antioxidant, the natural oils and other ingredients would get rancid, become less beneficial and smell funny. Very small traces of BHT may also be found in other perfumed products. This is because the perfume manufacturers who supply the perfumed oils use BHT to protect them against oxidation and therefore to keep the fragrance appeal.