Nivea Soothing Day Care cream

Nivea is one of the world's most recognized skincare brands, tracing its origins back to 1911 in Hamburg, Germany. The brand was founded when pharmacist Oscar Troplowitz, chemist Isaac Lifschütz, and dermatologist Paul Gerson Unna developed Nivea Creme, the first stable water-in-oil emulsion. The name 'Nivea' is derived from the Latin word 'niveus', meaning snow-white.

Today, Nivea is the flagship brand of Beiersdorf AG. While Beiersdorf operates a vast global network of production facilities to serve different regions, the majority of its premium skincare research and high-end production remains centered in Germany. The brand has expanded from its original cream to a full suite of personal care products including sunscreens, deodorants, and specialized facial treatments like the soothing day care shown here.

Beiersdorf remains a publicly traded German multinational, with a significant majority of its shares held by Maxingvest AG. As a global leader in skin care, Nivea continues to emphasize its heritage of German dermatological science and innovation.