Nivea ( German pronunciation: [niˈveːa] , stylized as NIVEA ) is a German personal care brand that specializes in skin and body care. It is owned by the Hamburg -based company Beiersdorf Global AG. This was the origin of Eucerin brand. Nivea comes from the Latin adjective niveus , nivea , niveum , meaning "snow-white".
17-570: During the 1930s, Beiersdorf produced various products such as tanning oils , shaving creams , shampoo , facial cleanser , and toners . In World War II , the trademark "NIVEA" was expropriated in many countries. After the war, Beiersdorf bought the rights back. During the 1980s, the NIVEA brand expanded into a wider market . Paul Beiersdorf established Beiersdorf AG on 28 March 1882. Beiersdorf collaborated with dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna to produce gutta-percha plasters in his laboratory on
34-413: A tanning bed or booth. Some of the active ingredients found in common tanning lotions include melanin and L-Tyrosine . Other commonly found ingredients include tea oil , copper (in many different chemical compounds), green tea extract and many other natural oils . Indoor tanning lotions are usually designed to only use ingredients that will not cause damage or build up on acrylic surfaces. This
51-424: A slight instant boost of color, but will wash off in the shower. Higher quality natural bronzer lotions will have certain organic ingredients/natural or exotic extracts that aid in the process of tanning (melanin production/oxidization). One of the primary purposes for using indoor tanning lotions is to moisturize the skin. This is because tanning (indoors or out) can dehydrate the skin so additional moisturization
68-430: Is because all tanning beds use 100% acrylic in their protective shields. This is one reason people should not use outdoor tanning lotion in a tanning bed, as some common ingredients such as mineral oil (common ingredient in cosmetics, including some baby oil brands) will damage the surface of the acrylics. Tingle is a standard description for indoor tanning lotions that contain ingredients that increase blood flow at
85-429: Is low in saturated fat and rich in polyunsaturated fat. It has a relatively low smoke point and is not suitable for frying. It is primarily used as a food oil and dietary supplement . Hemp oil is a " drying oil ", as it can polymerize into a solid form. Due to its polymer-forming properties, hemp oil is used on its own or blended with other oils, resins, and solvents as an impregnator and varnish in wood finishing, as
102-412: Is needed to compensate and leave the skin looking smooth and healthy. One of the most popular moisturizing elements in tanning lotions is hempseed oil , although other oils are also common. The primary moisturizing ingredients in tanning lotions are essentially the same as in regular hand lotions, although they tend to have less alcohol in them. Most indoor tanning lotions do not offer protection from
119-464: The Cannabis flower. Refined hemp seed oil is clear and colorless, with little flavor. It is primarily used in body care products. Industrial hemp seed oil is used in lubricants, paints, inks, fuel, and plastics. Hemp seed oil is used in the production of soaps, shampoos and detergents. The oil has a 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids . It may also be used as a feedstock for
136-450: The tanning process , by promoting the production of melanin . Increasing blood flow to the skin is a proposed mechanism, which may in turn stimulate production of melanin by melanocytes. Historically, indoor tanning lotions have contained no sunscreen and offer no protection from the sun. However, many tanning lotions currently contain sunscreen. Unlike sunless tanning lotions, these are designed for use with an ultraviolet source such as
153-411: The basis of his patent, laying the foundations for modern plaster technology. In 1890, pharmacist Oscar Troplowitz took over the company and collaborated with Unna, who recommended Isaac Lifschütz, inventor of the lanolin-based emulsifier Eucerit, which was patented in 1900. Nivea soap was released in 1906 and in 1911, its signature creme was introduced. Professional wound care was spun off in line with
170-575: The company. Among the primary reasons cited was NIVEA's rejection of a proposed ad that featured two men's hands touching because, according to a NIVEA executive, "we don't do gay at NIVEA." Crain's Chicago Business reported that FCB had ended the relationship of more than a century. Noting that the breakup occurred at the end of LGBT pride month, Crain's noted that FCB would be forgoing the management of NIVEA's $ 21.8 million U.S. advertising budget. It represented 1% of FCB's revenue globally. Indoor tanning lotion Indoor tanning lotions accelerate
187-476: The large-scale production of biodiesel . Hemp seed oil is manufactured from varieties of Cannabis sativa that do not contain significant amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive element present in the cannabis plant. This manufacturing process typically includes cleaning the seed to 99.99% before pressing the oil. There is no THC within the hemp seed, although trace amounts of THC may be found in hemp seed oil when plant matter adheres to
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#1732790143055204-665: The new strategy and contributed to a joint venture between Beiersdorf and Smith & Nephew. BSN medical, domiciled in Hamburg, was founded. In 2011, NIVEA was fined $ 900,000 by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for falsely claiming that consumers could slim down by regularly applying NIVEA My Silhouette! cream to their skin. The same year, NIVEA published a world map on its website that omitted Israel; Simon Wiesenthal Center protests. In June 2019, marketing and media industry journal Ad Age reported on 26 June 2019, that FCB , Nivea's long-time ad agency, had ended its relationship with
221-681: The seed surface during manufacturing. The modern production of hemp seed oil, particularly in Canada, has successfully lowered THC values since 1998. Regular accredited sampling of THC in Canadian hemp seed oil shows THC levels usually below detection limit of 4 ppm (parts per million, or 4 mg/kg). Legal limit for THC content in foodstuffs in Canada is 10 ppm. In the EU some countries have limits defined such as 5 ppm or "none detected", while other EU countries have no limits defined. About 49% of
238-428: The skin level, or cause a "tingling" sensation. Some lotions have a bronzing effect to them. There are three different types of bronzers; cosmetic, natural and DHA. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is a higher level of bronzer that stays on the skin for about 4–5 days depending on how much one exfoliates. Natural bronzers that are made from plant extracts, and stay on the skin for about 3–4 days, also exist. Cosmetic bronzers stain
255-414: The skin the most, they stay on the skin for about 1–3 days and can be easily washed off in the shower. These bronzers work with the skin to provide a darker cosmetic color. They take approximately 4–6 hours to develop full color. Having a base tan before using a bronzer produces a more natural looking color. Natural bronzers use natural ingredients, such as caramel, riboflavin, etc. These ingredients provide
272-489: The sun (have no SPF ) and are not intended for outdoor use. However, many tanning lotions now contain SPF. Hempseed oil Hemp oil ( hemp seed oil ) is oil obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavor. The darker the color, the grassier the flavour. It should not be confused with hash oil , a tetrahydrocannabinol -containing oil made from
289-551: The weight of hempseed is an edible oil that contains 76% as polyunsaturated fat , including omega-6 fatty acids such as linoleic acid (LA, 54%) and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, 3%), and omega-3 fatty acids such as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, 17%) and stearidonic acid (2%). Both LA and ALA are essential fatty acids . In addition, hempseed oil contains 5% to 11% monounsaturated fat and 5% to 7% saturated fat . In common with other oils and fats, hemp seed oil provides 9 kcal/g. Compared with other culinary oils, hempseed oil
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