Name: Cetaphil Sun SPF 50+ Light Gel
Brand: Cetaphil
SKU: 349085

Cetaphil Sun SPF 50+ Light Gel

Galderma

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

7

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Mineral sunscreenBonus for mineral-based UV filters

What's inside

Titanium Dioxide

Potential inhalation toxicity as nanoparticle, possible genotoxicity concerns, regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions for food use

BHT

Potential endocrine disruption, irritant/sensitizer, ingestion toxicity concerns at high doses, possible contamination with reaction byproducts

Dibutyl Adipate

Potential migration into food, possible endocrine disruption, not designated GRAS

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

Skin irritation, potential for bioaccumulation, environmental impact, lack of long-term safety data

Triethanolamine

Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential nitrosamine formation with secondary amines, respiratory irritation on inhalation of aerosols

Xanthan Gum

Mild gastrointestinal discomfort at high intake, potential for allergic reactions in sensitive individuals

Propylene Glycol

Irritation to skin and eyes in sensitive individuals, potential allergic sensitization, ingestion toxicity rare but possible in large amounts

Silica

Prevents clumping and improves texture in powdered products

Alcohol

Effective solvent, preservative, antiseptic properties at appropriate concentrations

VP/Eicosene Copolymer

Film-forming, improves product texture and adhesion

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsification, formulation stability, improves texture and spreadability

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Improves product stability by sequestering metal ions, enhances preservative effectiveness

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVB radiation absorption, protects skin from UV damage

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Emollient, improves skin feel and texture, enhances spreadability of formulations

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Effective broad-spectrum UVA protection, photostable compared to other UV filters

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Effective broad-spectrum UV protection, photostability

Dimethicone

Reduces foam, provides skin conditioning, improves spreadability, chemically inert

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Effective UVB absorber, photostable, enhances sunscreen efficacy

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Effective thickener and stabilizer, improves product texture and stability

Lauryl Glucoside

Mild cleansing agent, biodegradable, low irritancy, good foaming properties, suitable for sensitive skin

Cyclodextrin

Effective odor neutralizer, biodegradable, derived from renewable resource

Decyl Glucoside

Mild surfactant, good foaming properties, biodegradable, low toxicity

Product Details

Form Type

gel

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