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Nivea Soft Refreshingly Soft Moisturizing Cream

ownerBeiersdorf AG (Germany)
originGermany
manufacturedmultipleCountries

Nivea is one of the world's most recognized skin care brands, with a history dating back to 1911 when Oscar Troplowitz, Isaac Lifschütz, and Paul Gerson Unna developed the first stable oil-and-water emulsion cream. The brand is known for its iconic blue tin and white lettering, symbolizing purity and care.

Nivea Soft, the product shown here, is a lighter, more fluid alternative to the classic Nivea Creme, designed for fast absorption on the face, body, and hands. While the brand is strictly German in origin, its manufacturing is highly globalized. Beiersdorf operates production facilities in numerous countries, including Germany, Spain, Poland, Mexico, and Thailand, to serve regional markets efficiently.

Since its inception, Nivea has remained under the ownership of Beiersdorf AG. The company has evolved into a global powerhouse in the FMCG sector, managing a portfolio that includes other major brands like Eucerin, La Prairie, and Hansaplast. Its global headquarters remains in Hamburg, Germany, continuing a century-long legacy of dermatological innovation.

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