Name: Nivea Sun Carotene SPF 6 Sun Milk 2 Pack
Brand: NIVEA
SKU: 624649

Nivea Sun Carotene SPF 6 Sun Milk 2 Pack

Beiersdorf AG

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

11

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-10)

What's inside

Zea Mays Oil

High omega-6 content, pro-inflammatory potential, oxidative instability, associated with chronic inflammation when consumed excessively

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

Ethylparaben

Hormonal disruption, allergenic potential, potential irritation, environmental impact

Methylparaben

Potential endocrine disruption, possible estrogenic effects, allergenic reactions in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concern

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis

Parfum

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

CI 40800

Allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children, potential carcinogenicity concerns in animal studies

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential endocrine disruption in high doses (based on limited animal studies)

Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides

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

Xanthan Gum

Possible gastrointestinal discomfort in large amounts, rare allergy or sensitivity, minor irritation in sensitive individuals

Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential respiratory irritation if inhaled as powder, not for ingestion, may contain trace residual monomers

Glycerin

Moisture retention, stabilizes product texture

Phenoxyethanol

Effective broad-spectrum preservative at low concentrations

Linalool

Provides floral and citrus scent characteristics in fragrances and flavors

Geraniol

Fragrance component, flavoring agent

Benzyl Alcohol

Antimicrobial preservative, solvent for fragrances and active ingredients

Coumarin

Fragrance and flavor agent providing sweet, vanilla-like aroma

Citronellol

Fragrance component providing floral scent

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

Fragrance component providing floral aroma

Aqua

Widely used as a non-toxic solvent and carrier

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Paraffinum Liquidum

Emollient properties, forms a barrier to reduce water loss, inexpensive and stable

Octocrylene

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

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

Alcohol Denat

Effective solvent, antimicrobial preservative, helps product drying

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Effective UVA protection in topical sunscreen formulations

Cetearyl Alcohol

Skin conditioning agent, stabilizes emulsions, enhances texture

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Emulsification, stabilizing oil-water mixtures, improving texture of formulations

Isohexadecane

Provides lightweight, non-greasy emollient properties, improves texture and spreadability in formulations

Methylpropanediol

Enhances skin absorption of active ingredients, solvent for formulation stability

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, protects lipids from oxidation, supports product stability

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant properties, skin conditioning, vitamin E source

Trisodium EDTA

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

Limonene

Effective natural solvent, pleasant citrus fragrance, biodegradable

Product Details

Form Type

liquid

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