Nivea — Soft moisturising cream
Soft moisturizing cream, advertised as having jojoba oil and Vitamin-E, 200ml.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Chemical
- Category
- Cosmetics
- Hazard
- According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation.
- Origin
- Germany
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
- ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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What is this? Nivea Soft moisturising cream is a skin cream. The cream has a chemical that should not be in it.
What's happening? The cream contains a banned ingredient called BMHCA. This can harm health and unborn babies.
Does this affect me? Anyone using this cream may be at risk. It was sold in Hungary.
What should I do? Stop using the cream. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Cosmetics · Hazard: According to the list of ingredients the product contains 2-(4-tert- butylbenzyl) propionaldehyde (BMHCA), which is forbidden in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of the unborn child and may cause skin sensitisation. · Origin: Germany
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