Silver (pure)

What is it?

Silver comes in all shapes and sizes. Often, silver solutions or silver particles so small they penetrate the surface of the skin (nano silver), are used to reduce costs. nuud, instead uses micro silver; much larger silver particles (which cannot penetrate the skin) and, our silver is nota solution; the silver in nuud is 99,9% pure.

What are its effects?

Silver has a natural antibacterial effect. Therefore, it inhibits bacteria in a natural way.

Why is it in nuud?

To inhibit the bacteria responsible for the smell of perspiration, so that the smell of perspiration is prevented.

Squalane

What is it?

Squalane is a light, non-greasy, odourless oil with various applications in cosmetics and skin care. It serves as an emollient in moisturisers, creams and other skincare products. Squalane improves moisture balance, prevents moisture loss and promotes soft, smooth skin. It is safe for use on the skin and is often used in products for sensitive or dry skin. This natural oil can also be extracted from renewable plant sources, such as olives, sugar cane and rice bran, making it an eco-friendly alternative to animal squalane.

What are its effects?

Squalane gives creams a smooth texture and is quickly absorbed by the skin.

Why is it in nuud?

Squalane makes nuud silky smooth and allows the deodorant cream to breathe better.

Rice bran oil

What is it?

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, also known as rice bran oil, is a vegetable oil extracted from rice bran. It is often used in cooking because of its mild flavour, high smoke point and healthy fat profile. You will also find rice germ oil in skin care products because of its moisturising properties. In short, it is a versatile ingredient for cooking and personal care.

What are its effects?

Rice bran oil has moisturising and softening properties.

Why is it in nuud?

It makes applying nuud even more comfortable, suitable for all skin types.

Coconut oil

What is it?

A pure product made 100% of natural coconut oil.

What are its effects?

Oil does not dissolve in water and makes it easier to apply the product onto your skin.

Why is it in nuud?

Coconut oil ensures that nuud does not dissolve in (bath and shower) water or in your perspiration. In addition, it helps to keep your skin soft and supple.

Castor oil

What is it?

This ingredient comes from the Ricinus communis. Also known as the castor oil plant. Castor oil has been used by humans for a very long time. Castor seeds, from which castor oil comes, have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 4000 BC, and the use of castor oil has been described by Greek travellers, including Herodotos. In India the oil has been used since at least 2000 BC, and in China too it has been used for centuries, mainly for medicinal reasons.

What are its effects?

Oil does not dissolve in water and it makes it easier to apply the product onto your skin.

Why is it in nuud?

Castor oil ensures that nuud does not dissolve in (bath and shower) water or in your perspiration. In addition, it helps to keep your skin soft and supple.

Zinc oxide

What is it?

Zinc oxide is obtained by heating zinc, leaving a pure white powder.

What are its effects?

Zinc oxide ensures that the skin is properly cleaned. In addition, it protects your skin. Which is why it is often used, in for example baby ointments.

Why is it in nuud?

In order for nuud to do its job properly, it is important that the skin is clean; only then are the active ingredients the most effective.

Almond oil

What is it?

Oil of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis, formerly known as Prunus amygdalus) is related to the rose family and it is a small deciduous tree with as its fruit, the almond.

What are its effects?

This oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, which makes the oil extra gentle for your skin. In addition, it does not dissolve in water and makes it easier to apply products onto the skin.

Why is it in nuud?

Almond oil ensures that nuud does not dissolve in (bath and shower) water or in your perspiration. In addition, it takes care of any dry or sensitive skin.

Mineral clay

What is it?

Stearalkonium bentonite is combination of stearalkonium hectorite and bentonite clay. Stearalkonium hectorite is a mineral that was discovered close to the American town of Hector. Bentonite clay is formed when volcanic ash comes into contact with water. Various different substances can be found in clay. In the case that this particular mineral is found in the clay, we therefore call it by its main substance; stearalkonium bentonite.

What are its effects?

This clay makes it easier to apply the product onto the skin, and improves its viscosity (= syrup-like).

Why is it in nuud?

Stearalkonium bentonite promotes the ease of application onto the skin; it makes the cream thin enough to lubricate the skin well, but thick enough to adhere well to the skin.

Vegetable emulsifier

What is it?

It is a natural emulsifier obtained from glycerine and stearic acid, from only vegetable origins.

What are its effects?

This ingredient ensures that the other ingredients mix well.

Why is it in nuud?

It ensures that nuud’s ingredients mix well, so that the result is a lovely cream, which remains lovely and easily applicable at all temperatures.

Castor oil extract

What is it?

This ingredient comes from the Ricinus communis. Also known as the castor oil plant. Castor oil has been used by humans for a very long time. Castor seeds, from which castor oil comes, have been found in Egyptian tombs dating back to 4000 BC, and the use of castor oil has been described by Greek travellers, including Herodotos. In India the oil has been used since at least 2000 BC, and in China too it has been used for centuries, mainly for medicinal reasons.

What are its effects?

Oil does not dissolve in water and it makes it easier to apply the product onto your skin.

Why is it in nuud?

Castor oil ensures that nuud does not dissolve in (bath and shower) water or in your perspiration. In addition, it helps to keep your skin soft and supple.

Vegetable mix-enhancer

What is it?

Propylene carbonate is a fragrance free and odourless organic compound. In high concentrations it can be irritating, but it never will be in the low concentrations used in cosmetics.

What are its effects?

Propylene carbonate promotes the solubility of substances.

Why in nuud?

To ensure that all ingredients mix well, resulting in a homogeneous product.

Carnauba wax

What is it?

Copernicia cerifera cera is carnauba wax. This is a yellow-brown wax from the leaves of the carnauba palm.

What are its effects?

It gives extra firmness and is not soluble in water.

Why is it in nuud?

It ensures that nuud does not get too thin and liquid, especially at higher temperatures (summer).

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables

What is it?

Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables (yes, we think it's a weird name too) contain olive oil-derived ingredients that are beneficial for cosmetics and skincare. Benefits include hydration for dry skin, nourishment for healthier and softer skin, free radical protection for ageing skin, soothing properties for sensitive skin, and improving the texture of cosmetic products.

What are its effects?

It gives a cream extra nourishing and calming properties.

Why is it in nuud?

It makes nuud very spreadable and keeps your armpits happy.