Nivea Soft Moisturizing Crème

Glycerin is a widely used humectant that supports hydration and the skin barrier, with a long safety record and no known pregnancy or breastfeeding concerns in topical cosmetic use.

A long-chain fatty alcohol used as an emollient, thickener and stabiliser. This is not the same concern profile as volatile drying alcohols; cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that myristyl and related fatty alcohols are safe in current practices. Local irritation is uncommon but possible.

Highly refined mineral oil (occlusive emollient). Cosmetic-grade mineral oil has very low skin absorption and is widely considered safe for topical use during pregnancy when used as intended. Concerns raised online typically relate to unrefined/poorly refined mineral oils and dietary mineral oil hydrocarbons, not regulated cosmetic-grade topical use.

Solvent and humectant commonly used in leave-on products. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure levels.

Volatile solvent used to improve texture, drying time, and penetration in some formulas. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed; the main practical issue is dryness, stinging, or barrier disruption in some users.

Stearic acid is a fatty acid used to stabilise emulsions and improve texture; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetics with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.

Highly refined petrolatum (petroleum jelly) is a skin protectant/occlusive with minimal dermal penetration; safety depends on refining/PAH impurity controls and cosmetic/medical grades meet established standards.

A fatty-acid ester used mainly for emollience, slip and formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl esters are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Emulsifier and emollient used to stabilise creams and lotions. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

A coconut-derived fatty ingredient used for cleansing, emollience or formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that coconut acid, hydrogenated coco-glycerides and the supported coconut-derived group are safe as cosmetic ingredients. Coconut allergy may still matter for a susceptible person.

Plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and improve formula feel. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E derivative) is used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient; it is considered low concern in topical use with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at cosmetic concentrations.

lanolin alcohol is a cosmetic formulation, mineral, sugar-derived or organic-acid ingredient. Available identity, use and related safety evidence did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic exposure. Cosmetic-grade purity and ordinary irritation precautions remain applicable.

polyglyceryl-2 caprate is a cosmetic emollient, ester or lipid-derived formulation aid. Relevant family evidence supports normal cosmetic use with irritation, sensitisation and purity qualifications retained where applicable. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for ordinary topical exposure.

Polymer thickener used to create gel textures. Large-molecule ingredient with negligible systemic absorption.