Nivea Pure and Natural is a range of skincare products that are made with natural and naturally derived ingredients. The range is free from parabens, silicones, mineral oils, and colorants. The Nivea Creme, which is part of the Pure and Natural range, contains water, mineral oil, petrolatum, glycerin, microcrystalline wax, lanolin alcohol, paraffin, panthenol, magnesium sulfate, decyl oleate, octyldodecanol, aluminum stearates, fragrance, citric acid, magnesium stearate, methylchloroisothiazolinone, and methylisothiazolinone.
The Nivea Pure and Natural Soothing Day Care does not contain parabens, silicones, or mineral oils. Its ingredients include water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hydrogenated vegetable oil, alcohol denat., cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate, octyldodecanol, myristyl myristate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, and fragrance.
Positive aspects of Nivea Pure and Natural include the use of natural and naturally derived ingredients that are renewable and sourced sustainably. The range is also free from certain chemicals that some people may prefer to avoid, such as parabens and silicones. However, some products in the range, such as the Nivea Creme, contain petrolatum, which some people may prefer to avoid due to its potential environmental impact. Additionally, some people may be sensitive to certain ingredients, such as fragrances, that are present in some of the products.