senegence Senederm® Senesun™ Spf 30 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. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
2. Homosalate
3. Benzophenone-3
4. Ethylhexyl Salicylate
5. Water Purified
6. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7. Polysorbate 20
8. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
9. Orchid Extract
10. Algae Extract
11. Glucosamine Hcl
12. Yeast Extract
13. Tocopherol
14. Tocopheryl Acetate
15. Retinyl Palmitate
16. Dimethicone
17. Sodium PCA
18. Ethylhexyl Palmitate
19. Triacontanyl Pvp
20. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
21. Tetrasodium EDTA
22. Urea
23. Triethanolamine
24. Phenoxyethanol
25. Methylparaben
26. Ethylparaben
27. Butylparaben
28. Propylparaben
29. Isobutylparaben
30. Fragrance

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains PEGContains fragranceContains siliconesContains parabens

Key ingredients

LIGHT STABILIZER

Ethylhexyl MethoxycinnamateEthylhexyl Salicylate

FRAGRANCE

Homosalate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

SKIN CONDITIONING

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceOrchid Extract

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Algae Extract

Other ingredients

Benzophenone-3Water PurifiedGlucosamine HclYeast ExtractTocopherolTocopheryl AcetateRetinyl PalmitateDimethiconeSodium PCAEthylhexyl PalmitateTriacontanyl PvpAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerTetrasodium EDTAUreaTriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolMethylparabenEthylparabenButylparabenPropylparabenIsobutylparabenFragrance

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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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

Homosalate

UVB sunscreen agent, often combined with others; stable but migratory; ensure regulatory compliance.

Benzophenone-3

Not decoded yet

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

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

Water Purified

Not decoded yet

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Orchid Extract

Orchid extract, moisturizing; efficacy varies by species, standardized extract preferred.

Algae Extract

Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.

Glucosamine Hcl

Glucosamine hydrochloride for anti-static and hair conditioning; highly water-soluble, minimal skin irritation risk.

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Dimethicone

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Synthetic ester emollient with light skin feel; small molecule, slightly comedogenic, use cautiously for acne-prone skin, often blended with other oils.

Triacontanyl Pvp

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

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

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

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Triethanolamine

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

Phenoxyethanol

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

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Ethylparaben

Paraben preservative; EU restricted, watch total load and sensitive skin reactions

Butylparaben

Butylparaben preservative; low concentrations; potential endocrine concerns, regulatory limits apply.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Isobutylparaben

Paraben preservative; used in combination, restricted usage

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

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