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Cetyl Alcohol Octocrylene
Chemical UV filter. Photoallergen risk and benzophenone breakdown over time.
Downs et al. Chemical Research in Toxicology 2021 (benzophenone degradation)
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Nivea crema para manos antiarrugas Q10
Is Nivea crema para manos antiarrugas Q10 low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (3 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
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Trisodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
Full ingredients (from label)
cBuscas una crema de manos que prevenga los signos de la edad? NIVEA Q10 crema de manosmejora la firmeza y elasticidad de la piel de tus manos Con filtros UV que ayudan a prevenir las manchas por el sol El cuidado de NIVEA hasta por 24 horas Ingredient s: AquaGlycerinOctyldodecanolCetyl Alcohol OctocryleneStearylAlcoholGlycerylStearate SEHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesButyl WethoxydibenzoylmethaneUbiquinoneCreatineButyrospermum Parkili ButterSodium Ceteary SulfateDimethiconeSodium CarbomerEthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanolTrisodium EDTAParfum. Aplica diariamente en las manos. Mantengase alejada del alcance de los ninos. Pais de Origen: Espana Fabricado por Beiersdorf Manufacturing Tres Cantos S.L.Av. Industria 3128760 Tres CantosEsp.Importado y Distribuido por: BO MexicoS.A. de C.V. Av. Paseo de la Reforma 243Piso 10 CP. 06600Col. JuarezMexico D.F. Panama R.S. Rep DomRS. SAC CDMX C . .:52645362
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
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