biodermal Zonnemelk 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. Aqua
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
7. Ethylhexyl Stearate
8. Ethylhexyl Triazone
9. Glycerin
10. Propanediol
11. Myristyl Myristate
12. Diglycerin
13. Canola Oil
14. Tapioca Starch
15. Tocopheryl Acetate
16. Myristyl Alcohol
17. Phenoxyethanol
18. Decyl Glucoside
19. Behenyl Alcohol
20. Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
21. Sucrose Stearate
22. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
23. Polyglycerin-3
24. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
25. Xanthan Gum
26. Propylene Glycol
27. Polymethylsilsesquioxane
28. Citric Acid
29. Sodium Hydroxide
30. Sodium Benzoate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains silicones

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

LIGHT STABILIZER

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolEthylhexyl SalicylateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl Triazone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Other ingredients

GlycerinPropanediolMyristyl MyristateDiglycerinCanola OilTapioca StarchTocopheryl AcetateMyristyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanolDecyl GlucosideBehenyl AlcoholVp/Eicosene CopolymerSucrose StearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphatePolyglycerin-3Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumPropylene GlycolPolymethylsilsesquioxaneCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSodium Benzoate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

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.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

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

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Synthetic ester emollient and emulsifier; oil-soluble, light feel, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily skin.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Myristyl Myristate

Di-C14 ester, waxy solid for thickening and conditioning; provides matte and smooth feel, low comedogenicity, good for compacts.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

Canola Oil

Low-erucic acid vegetable oil as emollient; check allergen labeling if applicable.

Tapioca Starch

Tapioca starch; powder thickener/oil absorbent; inert, mild comed risk at high conc

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Myristyl Alcohol

Long-chain fatty alcohol for emulsion stability and conditioning; slippery feel, low sensitization, common in creams.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Decyl Glucoside

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

Behenyl Alcohol

Fat alcohol emulsifier/thickener at 1-3%; low comedogenic risk, check solubility in strong acid/base systems, add antioxidants.

Vp/Eicosene Copolymer

Water-soluble film former and thickener; no known irritancy or comedogenic issues.

Sucrose Stearate

Succrose ester emulsifier/emolient with cleansing properties; HLB determines emulsion type.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

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

Polyglycerin-3

Not decoded yet

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

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