Protetor Anasol Sunscreen

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. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
3. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
4. Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
5. Ethylhexyl salicylate
6. Dicaprylyl Carbonate
7. Cetearyl isononanoate
8. Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
9. Cyclopentasiloxane
10. Polyamide-5
11. Potassium cetyl phosphate
12. Titanium Dioxide
13. Octocrylene
14. Triacontanyl Pvp
15. Cetyl palmitate
16. Glyceryl Stearate
17. Cetearyl Alcohol
18. Decyl Glucoside
19. Cetearyl Olivate
20. Dimethicone
21. Butylene Glycol
22. Phenoxyethanol
23. Sorbitan Olivate
24. Kaolin
25. Triethanolamine
26. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
27. Tocopheryl Acetate
28. Panthenol
29. Xanthan Gum
30. Argilla
31. Alumina
32. Carbomer
33. Disodium EDTA
34. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
35. Parfum
36. Propylene Glycol
37. Mica
38. Methylisothiazolinone
39. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
40. Eugenol
41. Geraniol
42. Limonene
43. Linalool

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolEthylhexyl salicylate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dicaprylyl CarbonateCetearyl isononanoate

ABSORBENT

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

Other ingredients

CyclopentasiloxanePolyamide-5Potassium cetyl phosphateTitanium DioxideOctocryleneTriacontanyl PvpCetyl palmitateGlyceryl StearateCetearyl AlcoholDecyl GlucosideCetearyl OlivateDimethiconeButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolSorbitan OlivateKaolinTriethanolamineAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTocopheryl AcetatePanthenolXanthan GumArgillaAluminaCarbomerDisodium EDTAPentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateParfumPropylene GlycolMicaMethylisothiazolinoneAloe Barbadensis Leaf PowderEugenolGeraniolLimoneneLinalool

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

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.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.

Cetearyl isononanoate

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

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate

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

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Polyamide-5

Not decoded yet

Potassium cetyl phosphate

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

Titanium Dioxide

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

Octocrylene

UV-B absorber and photostabilizer; has concentration limits, consider potential coral toxicity and allergenicity for specific groups.

Triacontanyl Pvp

High-MW film former and thickener; gives slip and longevity, high levels risk heavy texture.

Cetyl palmitate

Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Decyl Glucoside

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

Cetearyl Olivate

Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection

Dimethicone

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Phenoxyethanol

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Triethanolamine

Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Xanthan Gum

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

Argilla

Not decoded yet

Alumina

Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.

Carbomer

Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibility

Disodium EDTA

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

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Parfum

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

Propylene Glycol

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

Mica

Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required

Methylisothiazolinone

Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder

Aloe leaf powder for soothing and humectancy; hygroscopic, store dry, can feel tacky at high loads

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin