Is Nivea Body Lotion Aloe Vera 200ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Brynild Gruppen
Brynild Gruppen's Nivea Body Lotion Aloe Vera 200ml is reviewed here as a skincare. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Denatured Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several beneficial ingredients like glycerin and aloe vera, but also contains denatured alcohol and benzyl alcohol, which raise safety concerns. This results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Alcohol denat. can be drying and irritating to sensitive skin, which raises concerns about its inclusion.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder is known for its soothing properties, enhancing the lotion's moisturizing effect.
Concerns
- Alcohol denat. can be drying and irritating to sensitive skin, which raises concerns about its inclusion.
- Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic preservative that may cause allergic reactions in some individuals, impacting overall safety.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this skincare, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Water safe in this skincare?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this lotion, providing hydration and facilitating the absorption of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Glycerin safe in this skincare?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a well-known humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Denatured Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Denatured Alcohol is used here as solvent. Denatured alcohol is used as a solvent but can be drying and irritating, especially for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Alcohol Denat.
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Is Coco Caprylate Caprate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Coco Caprylate Caprate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Coco-Caprylate/ Caprate
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Is Glyceryl Stearate Se safe in this skincare?
Medium
Glyceryl Stearate Se is used here as emulsifier. Glyceryl stearate SE is an emulsifier that stabilizes the formulation, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Is Dicaprylyl Ether safe in this skincare?
Medium
Dicaprylyl Ether is used here as emollient. Dicaprylyl ether is an emollient that provides a smooth feel to the skin, but it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dicaprylyl Ether
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Is Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is used here as thickener. This ingredient acts as a thickener, improving the texture of the lotion, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
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Is Cetearyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Medium
Cetearyl Alcohol is used here as emulsifier. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol that helps stabilize emulsions, though it is derived from processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Cetearyl Alcohol
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this skincare?
Good
Vegetable Oil is used here as emollient. Vegetable oil provides moisturizing properties and helps to soften the skin, contributing positively to the formulation.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Vegetable Oil
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Is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder safe in this skincare?
Good
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder is used here as natural_extract. Aloe vera is known for its soothing and hydrating properties, enhancing the lotion's effectiveness for skin care.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Read the full ingredient profile for Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
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Is Tocopherol safe in this skincare?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol, or vitamin E, acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate safe in this skincare?
Medium
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient is used as an emulsifier to stabilize the lotion, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
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Is Citric Acid safe in this skincare?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as buffer. Citric acid is used to adjust the pH of the lotion, ensuring it is suitable for skin application.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Citric Acid
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this skincare?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative that helps to maintain product integrity but raises some concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this skincare?
Bad
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, impacting safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohol
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Is Fragrance safe in this skincare?
Medium
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is included for scent but can be a source of irritation for sensitive skin, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4277397
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