NIVEA Sun
$9.84 · Sunscreen
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May aggravate: Seborrheic Dermatitis (Glyceryl Stearate); Perioral Dermatitis (Fragrance)
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Vitamin E: A humectant, emollient and antioxidant Glycerin: A humectant that seeks to maintain moisture levels Full
☼ AM / ☽ PM When to Use: Before sun exposure. Application: Apply a generous amount to the face before sun exposure, enough to giv e a visible layer before rubbing in. Reapply frequently especially after swimming, perspiring and towelling. Even when protected, avoid over-exposure to the sun. Ingredient
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Active Ingredient: Vitamin E, Glycerine. Aqua, Homosalate, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Anise Alcohol, Parfum. For the latest information, it is recommended to review the ingredient list printed on the packaging of the product prior to usage or consumption.
45 studies on 16of this product’s ingredients. These study the ingredient, not this product.
Clinics in Dermatology, 2012 · systematic-review
Review of how moisturizers affect the epidermal barrier: humectants such as glycerin increase stratum corneum hydration and can strengthen barrier function and resistance to irritation, although effects depend on formulation and some moisturizers may weaken the barrier; supports well-formulated glycerin-containing emollients for dry, barrier-impaired skin.
British Journal of Dermatology, 2008 · systematic-review
Review establishing glycerin as the gold standard humectant: attracts water to stratum corneum via hydrogen bonding, improves skin mechanical properties (elasticity, pliability), enhances desmosome degradation for smooth desquamation, and modulates aquaporin-3 channels; effective at 2-20% in topical formulations
Dermatologic Therapy, 2004 · systematic-review
Comprehensive review of moisturization mechanisms: glycerin contributes to corneocyte hydration by replacing lost natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components; maintains stratum corneum fluidity at low humidity; superior humectant performance vs propylene glycol, sorbitol, and urea in controlled comparisons
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