karite Karité Sunblock Cream
karite Karité Sunblock Cream lists 14 ingredients on its label, 11 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Contains mineral oilContains siliconesContains parabensContains PEGContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Formulated with mineral oil and water, featuring titanium dioxide for physical protection and white tint. Carbomer thickening system is paired with polysorbate emulsifiers. Glycerin and dimethicone balance hydration and texture. The recipe focuses on occlusion and physical shielding, suitable for dry skin needing basic defense. Formulator note: Contains formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and fragrance; sensitive skin should check tolerance.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Mineral Oil
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- 防晒剂
- Titanium Oxide
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Carbomer
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- 保湿剂
- Glycerol
- DENATURANT
- Polysorbate 80
- COLORANT · 限制 IV
- Ci 77492
Other ingredients
Cetyl Stearyl AlcoholCi 177491Ci 77499Polyglycerol Fatty Acid EsterDiazolidinyl UreaParfum
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE · 限制 II/778. Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic, if they contain > 3 % w/w DMSO extract. | 0 | Green |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Titanium Oxide | 防晒剂,着色剂 | 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 | Green |
| Glycerol | 保湿剂, 溶剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Ci 177491 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 | Green |
| Ci 77499 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Ester | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diazolidinyl Urea | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/46 | 1 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Mineral Oil
- Occlusive emollient preventing water loss; must use high-purity medical grade to avoid impurities.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Titanium Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment and UV filter with high opacity; non-inhalation cosmetic grades are low risk
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Glycerol
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; non-comedogenic
- Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Ci 177491
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- Ci 77499
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.
- Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Ester
- Not decoded yet
- Diazolidinyl Urea
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative; EU cap at 0.2%; avoid for formaldehyde-sensitive users
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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