Name: EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen
Brand: EltaMD
SKU: 207078

EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen

Colgate-Palmolive Co

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

3

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

PEG-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut Ether

Potential skin irritation in some individuals, possible contamination with toxic ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane residues if not properly purified, unknown effects if ingested

Oleth-3 Phosphate

Potential skin irritation on topical use, possible impurities from ethoxylation process, lack of food safety data

Phosphoric Acid

Dental erosion from acidic exposure, potential contributions to decreased bone mineral density with excessive intake, gastrointestinal irritation at high concentrations

Water

Solvent, hydrates, facilitates chemical reactions

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Improves texture in cosmetic formulations, provides non-greasy application

Polyisobutene

Provides viscosity enhancement, film-forming properties, moisture retention

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

Preservative efficacy preventing microbial contamination

Cyclopentasiloxane

Enhances skin feel, acts as a conditioning agent, rapidly evaporates without residue

Niacinamide

Supports skin barrier integrity, improves skin appearance, essential nutrient

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Improves product texture and stability

Butylene Glycol

Improves texture and absorption of products, acts as a humectant to retain moisture

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative, low volatility, less sensitizing than isothiazolinones

Triethoxycaprylylsilane (Octyltriethoxysilane)

Enhances adhesion and durability of coatings and composites

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Lactic Acid

Regulates pH in foods, extends shelf life, enhances flavor stability

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydrates and moisturizes skin, supports tissue repair, enhances skin elasticity

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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