Not sure. We can't tell if Nivea Refreshing Wash Gel is vegan.
Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate and Lactic Acid can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
- Glycerin
- PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
- Lactic Acid
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Nivea Refreshing Wash Gel is vegan. Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate and Lactic Acid can be plant or animal derived (can be made from plants or animal fat) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Acetate, Linalool, Limonene, Parfum.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
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Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 23 Sept 2026. Barcode 5900017089249.