We all have a tube or jar of blue Nivea cream in our bathrooms. Favorite product of our parents and grandparents, it’s a good occlusive that helps keep hydration at the heart of the skin. It can, for example, be useful for adopting the slugging method. But some internet users are starting to use it on their lengths to combat their split ends. Is this really a good idea or just another shady TikTok trend to be wary of?
Nivea cream – good hair care?
According to Internet users, Nivea cream has two distinct uses. He would allow it first replace the shampoo. It would therefore be enough to apply it to damp hair on the lengths and scalp then “rinse” it with plenty of water to obtain a silky and hydrated mass. But this method raises some health issues. Since the treatment does not have cleansing properties, it is very unlikely that it will be able to remove the sebum, impurities, dead cells and pollution that have accumulated for days in the heart of the hair…
But Nivea cream can also be used as a treatment or mask to be left on the lengths for several hours. The goal would be the same: smooth the scales, maintain an optimal level of hydration and fight split ends. In principle, it’s nice, but what do you say? The presence of Parafinum Liquidum, a mineral oil derived from petrochemicals, poses a problem. And for good reason: it has no moisturizing or repairing properties. Its only advantage? Create an occlusive film to limit water loss…
The problem with Nivea cream
When used on the hair, Nivea cream will give the impression that the lengths are shinier, better hydrated and that split ends are smoothed. But don’t be fooled! These are actually window dressings, such as silicones, which will cover the lengths with a soft, waxy film.
The problem ? It’s that this film prevents the good absorption of the care applied both on the scalp and on the ends. Result? The skin of the skull can become dehydrated and the lengths will start to dry out little by little.
In short, use vegetable oils and aloe vera, you will get real results in the long run… But skip the Nivea cream.
Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
