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5025970004761 · Nivea

Is Nivea Unknown 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

amber

Alcohol Denat

Strips skin barrier — flares eczema, rosacea and psoriasis.

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Lanolin Alcohol

Wool-derived emollient. Comedogenic and a documented contact allergen.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.

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Full ingredients (from label)

AquaGlycerinParaffinum LiquidumMyristyl AlcoholButylene GlycolAlcohol Denat.Myristyl MyristatePalmitic AcidGlyceryl StearateStearic AcidCera MicrocristallinaHydrogenated Coco-GlyceridesSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilTocopheryl Ace - tateLanolin Alcohol (Eucerit®)Myristic AcidArachidic AcidOleic AcidPolyglyceryl-2 CaprateDimethiconeCarbomerSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolLinaloolCitrongAlpha-Isomethyl IononeBenzyl AlcoholLimoneneBenzyl SalicylateParfum 31733557 89066.450.AD.05 500 mle 5 025970 004761 Art.-No. 89066 Made in Mexico
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:

Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.

This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.

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