derma Sun Lotion Spf 50
derma Derma Sun Lotion Spf 50 lists 29 ingredients on its label, 27 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.
- Aqua
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Distarch Phosphate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycerin
- Ceteareth-20
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Ceteareth-12
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Sodium Levulinate
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Xanthan Gum
- Arginine
- Coco-Glucoside
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Sodium Citrate
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sorbic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Potassium Sorbate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfates
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dibutyl AdipateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl TriazoneDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
- ABSORBENT
- Distarch Phosphate
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Other ingredients
Glyceryl StearateGlycerinCeteareth-20Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate CopolymerCetyl PalmitateCeteareth-12Cetearyl AlcoholSodium LevulinateSaccharide IsomerateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerXanthan GumArginineCoco-GlucosideTocopheryl AcetateDisodium Lauryl SulfosuccinateSodium CitrateCitric AcidSodium HydroxideSorbic AcidPhenoxyethanolPotassium Sorbate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dibutyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Distarch Phosphate | ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BINDING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/17 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Levulinate | SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Saccharide Isomerate | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Arginine | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Citrate | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Dibutyl Adipate
- Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe vera leaf extract for soothing and humectant; monitor polysaccharide level and endotoxins
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Distarch Phosphate
- Crosslinked starch phosphate; absorbent/anticaking, may feel dry at high levels
- 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.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Ceteareth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
- Film former for mascara; requires solvent, high levels may cause skin discomfort.
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.
- Ceteareth-12
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Sodium Levulinate
- Sodium levulinate, natural-derived humectant; generally mild, often used in blends.
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.
- 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
- Arginine
- Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic cleanser and foaming agent for gentle, low-irritation formulations.
- Sodium Citrate
- Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.
- 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
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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