FAQ
What men frequently ask us
- Why are the ingredients listed in English?
The list of ingredients gives people with allergies the opportunity to check if the product contains substances that they may be allergic to before they buy. This is made possible by the use of uniform names across Europe.
For this reason, a nomenclature has been prepared by an International Committee (INCI: International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients) that all manufacturers of cosmetic products are obliged to use. If you have any questions on individual ingredients, please refer to our website where we will be able to provide you with further information.
- How is the tolerance of NIVEA FOR MEN products tested?
The skin tolerance of our products is carefully tested before the products are launched. These tests are carried out in our research department and additionally by independent research institutes. However, it is not possible for any manufacturer to totally prevent the possibility of an allergic reaction which can be caused by individual sensitivity to one or more of the ingredients.
- Alcohol-free products: Is a product really alcohol-free even if cetyl alcohol, for example, is listed as an ingredient?
In chemistry there is a group of substances with the collective name 'alcohols'. Their physical states range from liquid to solid, with different properties. When 'no alcohol' is stated on a product, this refers to ethyl alcohol, which is also a component of alcoholic drinks.
In cosmetic products, ethyl alcohol has a refreshing and invigorating effect but can have an overdrying effect on certain individuals who are particularly sensitive. In the full declaration of the ingredients on the packaging, ethyl alcohol is listed as 'alcohol' or 'alcohol, denat.'. The aliphatic alcohols (e.g. cetearyl alcohol or lanolin alcohol) are solid substances. They are used, for example, as emulsifying agents with a nourishing effect, which give the product the required consistency.
- How high is the water content in creams/lotions?
The water content of all emulsions on the market (independent of manufacturer) is between 70 – 90 %. The latest scientific studies have shown that the moisturising effect reduces the susceptibility of sensitive skins.
The water content of NIVEA Creme is 70 %. It is a water-in-oil emulsion. NIVEA Creme has been popular for decades thanks to its excellent skin tolerance and nourishing properties.
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