Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This moisturizer from Nivea lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairBrightening

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, water, isopropyl palmitate, glycerin, alcohol denat., tapioca starch, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, phenoxyethanol, 1, 2-hexanediol, carbomer, parfum, ethylhexylglycerin, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta

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7alcohol denat.18parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion contains 4 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Maximum Hydration Protective Lotion against your own profile.