a-derma Protect Ac - Spf 50+

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
4. Cetearyl Isononanoate
5. Diisopropyl Adipate
6. Isodecyl Neopentanoate
7. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
8. Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
9. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
10. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
11. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
12. Decyl Glucoside
13. C10-18 Triglycerides
14. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
15. Avena Sativa
16. Benzoic Acid
17. Caprylyl Glycol
18. Disodium Edta
19. Parfum
20. Glutamic Acid
21. Glyceryl Behenate
22. Glyceryl Dibehenate
23. Propylene Glycol
24. Silica
25. Sodium Hydroxide
26. Tocopheryl Acetate
27. Tribehenin
28. Xanthan Gum

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl IsononanoateDiisopropyl AdipateIsodecyl Neopentanoate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Other ingredients

Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethanePotassium Cetyl PhosphateDecyl GlucosideC10-18 TriglyceridesAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAvena SativaBenzoic AcidCaprylyl GlycolDisodium EdtaParfumGlutamic AcidGlyceryl BehenateGlyceryl DibehenatePropylene GlycolSilicaSodium HydroxideTocopheryl AcetateTribeheninXanthan Gum

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV stabilizer (UV-326/328) preventing photo-degradation of formulas; has EU concentration limit, used in sunscreens.

Cetearyl Isononanoate

Blended ester emollient offering extensibility and lightness; non-comedogenic, good for oily to combo skin

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl adipate for emollience and plasticizing; lipophilic, potential comedogenic

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Volatile dry ester for make-up/emulsions; fast-drying, non-greasy, seal to prevent weight loss.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Tinosorb S UV filter for UVA; low skin irritancy, photostable, use in sun care formulations.

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

Modified starch absorbent at 1–10%; for powder products, oil-absorbing without heavy feel

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Decyl Glucoside

Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.

C10-18 Triglycerides

Mixture of C10-18 triglycerides for emolliency, conditioning, and solvency; low comedogenic risk but occlusive.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Avena Sativa

Oat raw material for soothing; oat polysaccharides, watch out for dispersion in powders.

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Disodium Edta

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Glutamic Acid

Glutamic acid, non-essential amino acid humectant; high levels can be astringent, buffer needed.

Glyceryl Behenate

Emulsifier and thickener with emollient properties; high melting point, low comedogenicity.

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Glycerol dibehenate as emollient and skin conditioner. High-carbon chain ester providing slip; non-comedogenic, suitable for all skin types.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tribehenin

Waxy emollient providing slip; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidant system; good for dry skin.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

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