Sun induced damage is one of the main causes of premature ageing, protecting your skin from its rays can help maintain a youthful complexion. Although ageing is a beautiful process, sun damage should be avoided.

BHT is an antioxidant used in foods and cosmetics. Many ingredients would become rancid if they reacted with the oxygen in the environment. BHT protects these ingredients against oxidation and makes them last longer.

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Neutralizing agents, e.g. Sodium Hydroxide or Citric Acid, are used to adjust the pH value of our formulas. The sun is there to be enjoyed by all, and with NIVEA’s line of sun care products, enjoy it you shall! We don’t just offer sunscreen either. We have lotions, sprays and roll-ons that are perfect not only for staying protected from those harmful UV rays, but also for keeping your skin healthy, moisturised and soft, no matter what season it is. Everyone’s skin is unique, so we made sure we have an equally unique line up of sun care products that are guaranteed to match your specific needs. Under 3 years old: Use a minimum of 5 to 10 ml of sunscreen, but keep babies out of direct sunlight at all times and in the shade. NIVEA uses approximately 30 different silicones, and about 20 percent of our products globally – mainly leave-on products, like face creams and lotions or deodorants, contain silicones. Why so many different silicones? Because each and every one of them has a specific effect, and we take care to include only ingredients that have a noticeable benefit for your product experience. Silicone oils in lotions and creams make sure that the product is a delight to apply and give your skin a silky smooth touch. In haircare, silicones prevent static charge and frizz, making for soft and supple hair. In liquid deodorants, they ensure that the active antiperspirant ingredients are distributed evenly and nothing gets lumpy. 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.

NIVEA uses PEG compounds in creams, lotions, shower gels, shampoos, and bath essences. Not only do they perform a wide range of functions, they are also very skin-friendly and not known to trigger allergies. Preservatives prevent or retard microbial growth thus protect sun protection products from spoilage. Source: Euromonitor International Limited; NIVEA in the category Sun Care, incl. Sun Protection, Aftersun and Self-Tanning; in retail value terms, 2018 data Sweet almond oil is cold-pressed from ripe almond kernels – the sweet, peeled fruit of the almond tree – and then refined. The golden oil with its mild, sweetly nutty aroma has been used in medicine and skin care for many centuries. 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.SPF 50 will give you the best protection, however lower levels are also suitable so long as they are applied correctly and you keep them topped up throughout the day. NIVEA SUN also offers sun care products for skin types with special requirements. For sensitive skin, we recommend the NIVEA SUN Protect & Sensitive Sun Lotion.