Nivea Intensive Hand Cream

Nivea is one of the world's most recognizable skincare brands. It was founded in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, specifically in 1911, when the Beiersdorf company developed the first stable water-in-oil emulsion cream. The brand name stems from the Latin word 'niveus', meaning 'snow-white', reflecting the pure white color of its signature cream.

While Nivea products are distributed and used globally, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Beiersdorf AG, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Manufacturing takes place in several highly specialized production centers across Europe, North America, and South America to serve regional markets efficiently. The Portuguese market typically receives products manufactured either in Germany or Spain, depending on the specific product line and batch.