Name: Alba Botanica Hawaiian Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
Brand: Alba Botanica
SKU: 199972
Availability: InStock
Rating: 30 (1 reviews)

Alba Botanica Hawaiian Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

6

Why this score

Clean ingredients6 flagged

What's inside

Dodecane Sulfate

Skin irritation, eye irritation, respiratory irritation if inhaled, potential environmental toxicity

Homosalate

Endocrine disruption potential, skin penetration, possible environmental toxicity, bioaccumulation

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Not approved for food use or GRAS, limited oral safety data, potential residual monomer impurities (N‑vinyl‑2‑pyrrolidone), synthetic polymer/microplastic exposure, environmental persistence

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate

Minor potential for gut irritation, ultra-processed, minimal long-term safety data for regular dietary intake

Tricyclo[5.2.1.02,7]decane-4,8-dimethanol

Potential mild respiratory irritation, possible allergen (like many fragrance compounds)

Potassium sorbate

Skin and eye irritation, sensitization in some individuals, potential for respiratory irritation if inhaled as powder

Octisalate

UVB protection, stabilizes other sunscreen agents

Water

Diluent, carrier, non-toxic, environmentally safe

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl olivate is an emulsifying agent derived from the esterification of cetearyl alcohol (a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols) with the fatty acids of olive oil. It is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care, and some processed food products to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. While primarily used for topical applications, its food-grade variant is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in regulated amounts.

Citric acid

Acidity regulator, preservative, enhances flavor balance

Nonanal

Provides pleasant fragrance to cleaning products enhancing user experience

Potassium hydroxide

Effective pH regulator and neutralizer, facilitates texture and stability in formulations

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Improves texture and stability of food emulsions, extends shelf life

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate

Emulsification, improves formulation stability and texture

Cetyl Alcohol

Emollient, conditions skin, improves texture and stability of formulations

Glyceryl Stearate SE

Enhances emulsion stability, improves skin texture and moisture retention

Behenyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning, moisturizing, stabilizes formulations

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative at low concentrations

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Topical anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing properties

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antioxidant properties, potential antibacterial effects, antioxidant skin protection

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Skin soothing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effects

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying agent, improves texture and stability of formulations, derived from natural sources

Alcohol

Effective solvent, preservative, antiseptic properties at appropriate concentrations

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster, skin conditioning agent

Avobenzone

Effective UVA protection in sunscreen formulations

Octocrylene

UVB and short UVA protection in sunscreens, photostabilizer for other UV filters

Butyloctyl Salicylate

UV protection as a sunscreen agent, emollient properties enhancing skin feel

Glycerin

Moisturizing agent, humectant properties, enhances texture in formulations

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin hydration, soothing effect on skin, moisturization

Organic Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Contains antioxidant flavonoids, potential cognitive support at typical supplemental doses

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anxiolytic effects, antioxidant properties, potential skin soothing benefits

Panax ginseng root extract

May support cognitive function, enhance physical endurance, and provide adaptogenic effects

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient moisturizing agent, enhances skin penetration of active ingredients, stable and non-greasy texture

Sodium Phytate

Antioxidant properties, may have anticancer effects, natural preservative, may reduce glycemic response

Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch

Good source of resistant starch supporting gut health, gluten-free carbohydrate source, improves texture in foods

Sodium Benzoate

Effective antimicrobial preservative, helps extend product shelf life, low toxicity and biodegradable

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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