nivea
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Nivea(pronounced[nivea][1]) is a global skin- and body-care brand that is owned by theGermancompanyBeiersdorf. The company was founded on March 28, 1882, by pharmacist Carl Paul Beiersdorf. In 1900, the new ownerOskar Troplowitzdeveloped a water-in-oilemulsionas a skin cream withEucerit, the first stable emulsion of its kind. This was the basis forEucerinand later, Nivea.Niveacomes from theLatinwordniveus/nivea/niveum, meaning 'snow-white'.[2]During the 1930s, Beiersdorf began producing such products astanning oils,shaving creams,shampooand facialtoners. The trademark "Nivea" was expropriated in many countries followingWorld War II. Beiersdorf completed buying back the confiscated trademark rights in 1997. During the 1980s, the Nivea brand expanded into a wider global market.Nivea is known for using perfume in their products.
OwnerBeiersdorf AG
CountryGermany
Introduced1882
MarketsWorldwide
WebsiteNivea.com