NiveaSun Protect & Moisture SPF 50+Ingredients

Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 50+ is a product from Sunscreens category with 41 ingredients. Notable: Octocrylene, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen Grade), Avobenzone, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Coumarin, BHT. The product is made by Nivea, from Germany.

Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 50+ provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 12 more.

Organic score: 22% natural vs 76% chemical.

INCI

Octocrylene

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen Grade)

Avobenzone

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Alcohol Denatured

Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Tinosorb S

Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Vitamins [2]: Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidants [3]: Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT

Softening 8: Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate

Antiseptic 6: Alcohol Denatured, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylparaben, Limonene, Benzoic Acid

UV Protection 4: Octocrylene, Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen Grade), Avobenzone, Coumarin

Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Myristyl Myristate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol

Risk of allergy

Linalool, Limonene, Lilial, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Eugenol, Coumarin

Risk of dryness

Alcohol Denatured

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

Parabens

2 components

Methylparaben^#21

Ethylparaben^#24

Silicones

1 component

Dimethicone^#22

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#2Panthenol^#11Stearyl Alcohol^#17Alcohol Denatured^#7

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Myristyl Myristate^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 4

Citric Acid^#27Linalool^#30Limonene^#31Benzoic Acid^#39

Detailed view

Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 50+

#1Octocrylene

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.

Despite its effectiveness, there are some “cons” against the component. As with any other chemical sunscreen, it is absorbed and can be detected in blood. This doesn’t mean the component is harmful, but still… Octocrylene should also be used carefully by anyone who is breastfeeding because it can be found in breast milk.

Anyway, the component isn’t researched quite well despite its popularity. More studies are required to determine how safe the component is.

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Titanium Dioxide (Sunscreen Grade)

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

#4Avobenzone

Origin: chemical

Role: No information

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.

There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.