Name: Alba Botanica Sunscreen SPF 30
Brand: Alba Botanica
SKU: 234142
Availability: InStock
Rating: 27 (1 reviews)

Alba Botanica Sunscreen SPF 30

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

What's inside

Dodecane Sulfate

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

Alcohol

Irritation to skin and mucous membranes, ingestion toxicity (ethanol intoxication), inhalation toxicity (vapors), central nervous system depression with excessive intake

Homosalate

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

Octocrylene

Skin absorption, potential allergen, environmental persistence, potential for generating benzophenone (a potential carcinogen), suspected endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation in aquatic environments

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

Potassium sorbate

Irritation potential in skin and mucous membranes, possible allergic sensitization

Octisalate

UVB protection, stabilizes other sunscreen agents

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate

Emulsifying agent, enhances texture and stability of products, biodegradable

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

Preservative properties, enhances flavor by providing sour taste, chelating agent

Nonanal

Provides pleasant fragrance to cleaning products enhancing user experience

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

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, antimicrobial activity

Organic Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Mild cognitive function support in some populations, antioxidant properties, potential improvement in peripheral circulation

Potassium hydroxide

Effective pH regulator enhancing product stability and safety

Sorbitan Olivate

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

Ethylhexylglycerin

Preservative booster, antimicrobial properties, skin conditioning agent

Avobenzone

Effective UVA protection in sunscreen formulations

Water

Hydration, solvent for biological processes, supports life

Butyloctyl Salicylate

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

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture on skin, enhances product stability, biodegradable, low toxicity

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative, antimicrobial efficacy, broad-spectrum against bacteria and yeast

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Provides skin hydration, may have soothing effects when applied topically

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antioxidant activity, potential anti-inflammatory effects, modest cardiovascular benefit, potential metabolic support, potential neuroprotective effects

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Anti-inflammatory effects, soothing properties for skin irritation, antioxidant activity

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

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

Panax ginseng root extract

Improved cognitive performance, reduced fatigue, enhanced immune modulation, potential anti-inflammatory effects

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, stabilizes formulations

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Skin conditioning agent, improves product spreadability, enhances absorption of active ingredients

Decan-4-olide

Provides pleasant fruity fragrance, enhances product appeal

Sodium Phytate

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

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Improves dough handling, enhances texture, extends shelf life

Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch

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

Sodium Benzoate

Effective preservative, broad antimicrobial activity, low toxicity at typical use levels

Product Details

Form Type

cream

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