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

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For Delicate Facial Skin - 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 Neutralizing agents, e.g. Sodium Hydroxide or Citric Acid, are used to adjust the pH value of our formulas.

NIVEA uses fragrances in most of our products. Our fragrances are carefully composed of natural and synthetic ingredients. In line with our principle not to put anything in our products that doesn’t have to be there, we use fragrances in a very controlled manner. To make sure that every fragrance we use is safe and stable, we have created a special list which defines maximum quantities for certain fragrance ingredients and which provides other binding requirements to ensure quality and safety of all our fragrances, going far beyond existing legal requirements. This so-called restriction list for fragrances applies to every one of our fragrance suppliers. 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. Parabens are preservatives. They make sure that skin care products, especially those containing a lot of water, stay fresh over a long period of time by acting against germs and fungi. Parabens can be created artificially or found in natural ingredients such as carrots, cucumbers, olives and more. Both effective and highly tolerable, parabens have been used to preserve cosmetics, household products, medicine, and foods for more than 80 years. Over the decades, parabens have been intensely researched. In fact, they are the most researched preservatives of all. The results: both the European Commission and the independent U.S. evaluative commission (Cosmetic Ingredient Review / CIR) agree that parabens are safe. There are claims that silicone oils from cosmetics products might damage the environment. The silicones in shampoos, conditioners or other products that get rinsed out go down the drain and end up in the waste water. Silicones are very stable and therefore do not degrade easily. As they are almost insoluble in water and non-toxic we can conclude that they do not pose a risk to the environment. Recently cyclic silicones have been regarded by the European Chemicals Agency as potentially harmful to the environment although other authorities e.g. in USA and Canada consider these cyclic silicones as safe. These cyclic silicones (namely D5 and D6) should not be confused with the majority of other silicones which do not fall in this group and are considered safe to the environment as they neither bioaccumulate nor are toxic to living things according to current knowledge. Have you ever wondered about the difference between antiperspirants and deodorants? Deodorants merely prevent bad odors when you sweat while antiperspirants actually prevent sweating. They do it with the help of aluminum chlorohydrate, which causes the sweat glands under your arms to constrict. This way, you sweat less so there will be no wet spots on your clothes and no unpleasant body odor.

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The formula is 68% biodegradable and respects the ocean by being free of UV Filters Octinoxate, Oxybenzone & Octocrylene and free of Microplastic. The tube and cap are made from 50% recycled plastic. The folding box cardboard is carefully selected and FSC approved. Sunshine is generally good for our wellbeing. The sun’s rays promote the production of the happiness hormone serotonin, so the sun makes us happy. Sun rays give us a beautiful glow and stimulate the skin’s vitamin D production, which is particularly important for bone stability and our health in general. But so called UVA and UVB rays in sunlight can also have negative effects on our skin. UVB rays penetrate the upper layer of the skin and are responsible for painful sunburn. Because of their high energy levels, UVB rays can directly damage DNA which in the worst case can lead to skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply. Although we are usually not aware of them because they aren’t painful, they form free radicals which are able to damage cells and DNA which may lead to skin cancer. UVA-induced free radical stress can lead to allergies and skin ageing: about 80% of wrinkles are caused by UVA light! Imagine a coat of armor around your body that keeps UV radiation away from your skin. Now imagine this coat of armor made of countless shields so tiny that they are individually invisible (while building in millions a smooth white coat on your skin). That’s how titanium dioxide nanopigments work. Like a shining armor, they reflect UV rays before they can damage the skin and the DNA of skin cells. They act as a mineral UV filter helping to protect you against immediate effects like sunburn as well as long-term hazards like skin cancer, helping to keep your skin healthy and naturally beautiful. As our skin ages, the Q10 levels in our skin cells rapidly decrease. There are also other factors that lower the Q10 level, including stress, certain drugs, and UV radiation. Foods like meat, eggs, fish, nuts, potatoes, broccoli, and spinach are good sources of Q10. Topical application of appropriate cosmetic formulations containing the skin’s own coenzyme Q10 verifiably replenishes the skin's Q10 depot. This supports the energy metabolism of skin cells and reduces the number of free radicals. 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. NIVEA is committed to reduce any negative impact on the environment, including coral reefs – one of the most diverse marine ecosystems. Approximately one quarter of all ocean species depend on reefs. It is well known that the survival of coral reefs around the world is under threat by various factors. The factors contributing to coral decline are complex and wide-ranging. Two primary causes are considered to be temperature anomalies and extreme weather conditions related to global climate change. Local factors such as land-based pollution caused by coastal development and agriculture, unsustainable fishing practices and an increasing number of invasive, coral-damaging species play a key role as well.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. 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. 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 formula is specifically developed to reduce 3 types of wrinkles: Forehead wrinkles by 21%*, crow's feet by 27%*, plus cheek & mouth area wrinkles by 13%*.

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.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.