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What is Nivea?

What is Nivea?

Hi, what are you looking for? For more than 100, years NIVEA has helped people feel good in their own skin. NIVEA is one of the world’s largest skin care brands with over 50 products available in 173 countries around the world.

When did Nivea start making shaving products for men?

So in 1922, we introduced our first product for men, NIVEA Shaving Soap, followed a few years later by our first shaving foam. These products finally gave men the creamier shaving experience they had been searching for. But there were more unique needs to address.

Why do Nivea tins have pointed corners?

We do this so that one day everybody in the world can place their trust in NIVEA products. In 1935 the NIVEA Tin got its special typography with “pointed corners.”

Why is the Nivea ball so popular?

By the 1960s, the NIVEA ball had become a huge hit, and it remains popular to this day. We’ve produced more than 20 million balls over the last 40 years alone, and people around the world know it and love it. And just like our skincare products, the NIVEA ball brings us closer to the people we love.

Are Nivea Sun products safe to use?

NIVEA SUN products are highly effective and pleasant to use, too. We’ll show you how to apply sun cream properly and how to enjoy the sun without putting yourself at risk. All NIVEA SUN products have photostable, i.e. light-resistant protection.

How long should a line of Nivea products be?

For 6-10-year olds a line the length of one and half to two middle fingers or 7-10 sprays of NIVEA Sun Spray (e.g. NIVEA Sun Kids Moisturising Sun Spray). For older children and adults a line of sun cream measuring in length from the wrist to the end of the middle finger or 15 sprays

How has Nivea for men evolved over time?

From face scrubs to body washes. The line-up of NIVEA for Men products has multiplied since that first jar of shaving soap. And it will continue to evolve as the skincare needs of men evolve. In 1998, the first NIVEA cream with Q10 hit the market, and its effectiveness made it a huge success.

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