Name: NIVEA SUN Face Sun Cream Frosted Sun Protection SPF 50 Tube 50ml
Brand: NIVEA
SKU: 403942

NIVEA SUN Face Sun Cream Frosted Sun Protection SPF 50 Tube 50ml

Beiersdorf AG

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

9

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-7)

What's inside

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Contains trans fatty acids from partial hydrogenation, associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk and negative lipid profile alterations

Dibutyl Adipate

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

Benzyl Alcohol

Skin irritation, allergic sensitization, potential neurotoxicity in high doses especially in infants

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis

Limonene

Skin and respiratory irritant, potential sensitizer, oxidation instability leading to degradation products

Parfum

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential for phototoxicity

Xanthan Gum

Possible minor gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed in large amounts, potential for allergenic sensitization in rare cases

Cocoglycerides

Ultra-processed, potential for gut microbiota disruption if consumed in excess, source of additional processed fats

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

May contain trans fats if partially hydrogenated, increased saturated fat intake linked to cardiovascular disease risk

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient, improves skin texture and spreadability of formulations

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Emollient, enhances skin softness and smoothness, improves formulation texture and spreadability

Distarch Phosphate

Improves texture and stability of food products, resistant to heat and acid degradation

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UVB protection, prevents sunburn, helps reduce skin cancer risk

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier, moisturizer, skin conditioning agent

Tapioca starch

Gluten-free thickening agent, provides texture and viscosity

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Improves texture and stability of food products, thickening agent

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Emulsifier that improves texture and stability in food formulations

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Improves texture, suspension stability, and prevents caking in formulations

Sodium Chloride

Increases viscosity, improves product stability, non-toxic, widely available and biodegradable

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant properties, helps stabilize formulations

Linalool

Provides floral and citrus scent characteristics in fragrances and flavors

Citronellol

Fragrance component providing floral scent

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

Alcohol Denat

Effective solvent, antimicrobial preservative, helps product drying

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Effective UVA protection in topical sunscreen formulations

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Effective broad-spectrum UV protection, photostability

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Effective UVB absorber, photostable, enhances sunscreen efficacy

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Glycerin

Humectant properties, moisture retention, solvent for active ingredients

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, potential antimicrobial effects, may support skin health and digestive system

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Sodium Hydroxide

Effective pH control and acidity regulation in food processing, aids in peeling and curing processes

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Phenoxyethanol

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

Trisodium EDTA

Enhances product stability by chelating metal ions, prevents discoloration and rancidity

Geraniol

Pleasant rose-like fragrance, natural origin, potential antimicrobial properties

Product Details

Form Type

cream

Ingredient Transparency

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