eltamd Uv Restore Broad-Spectrum Spf 40

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. Zinc Oxide
2. Titanium Dioxide
3. Water
4. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
5. Butyloctyl Salicylate
6. Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
7. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
8. Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
9. Silica
10. Glyceryl Stearate
11. PEG-100 Stearate
12. PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
15. Polyhydroxystearic Acid
16. Glycerin
17. Saccharide Isomerate
18. Glyceryl Behenate
19. Xanthan Gum
20. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
21. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
22. Squalane
23. Ethylhexylglycerin
24. Tocopheryl Acetate
25. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
26. Sclerotium Gum
27. Lecithin
28. Pullulan
29. Dimethicone
30. Polysorbate 60
31. Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer
32. Mica

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIMICROBIAL

Zinc Oxide

UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano)

Titanium Dioxide

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Coco-Caprylate/CaprateOctyldodecyl NeopentanoateMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate

HAIR CONDITIONING

Butyloctyl Salicylate

FRAGRANCE

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Other ingredients

SilicaGlyceryl StearatePEG-100 StearatePEG-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearatePhenoxyethanolTriethoxycaprylylsilanePolyhydroxystearic AcidGlycerinSaccharide IsomerateGlyceryl BehenateXanthan GumZingiber Officinale Root ExtractHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerSqualaneEthylhexylglycerinTocopheryl AcetateTetrahexyldecyl AscorbateSclerotium GumLecithinPullulanDimethiconePolysorbate 60Ethylene/Methacrylate CopolymerMica

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Ingredients explained

Zinc Oxide

Physical UV filter, 30% max in EU; oily at high levels, pair with oils for feel.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Water

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

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Oil-soluble exfoliating emollient; avoid for aspirin-sensitive users and high-concentration leave-on products

Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

Ester emollient; light oil feel; low irrit, low comed, good for fresh systems

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Mild non-ionic emulsifier with moderate water solubility, used as anti-static and skin feel modifier

Silica

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

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

PEG-100 Stearate

Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate

Non-ionic surfactant for emulsification; contains PEG, check compatibility.

Phenoxyethanol

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

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.

Glycerin

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

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Glyceryl Behenate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

Lipophilic Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant and brightening; more stable than VC, oil-soluble, must pair with oil phase

Sclerotium Gum

Non-ionic gum for gels; neutral pH, requires dissolution via heating or fine milling

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer

Cationic film former for styling and thickening; absorbs oils, needs solvent co-use; mild eye irritation

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

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