Nivea Express Care Hand Cream

Nivea is one of the most recognized personal care brands globally, founded in Germany in 1911 by Beiersdorf. The specific product shown, the Express Care Hand Cream with Sea Minerals, is a part of the brand's extensive skincare line. The EAN-13 barcode prefix '40' indicates its German brand roots through Beiersdorf AG, though this particular unit is manufactured in Spain.

Nivea operates under the ultimate ownership of Beiersdorf AG, a multinational corporation headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Beiersdorf remains a publicly traded company that specializes in personal-care products, also owning brands like Eucerin and La Prairie. The brand is managed locally in various regions through Beiersdorf subsidiaries to maintain its status as a market leader in skincare.