nivea Sun Kids Sensitive Protect SPF50+

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. Alcohol Denat
3. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
4. Ethylhexyl Triazone
5. Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
6. Isopropyl Palmitate
7. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
8. Dibutyl Adipate
9. Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
10. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
11. Methylpropanediol
12. Glyceryl Stearate
13. Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
14. Glycerin
15. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
16. Tocopheryl Acetate
17. Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
18. Microcrystalline Cellulose
19. C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
20. Copernicia Cerifera Cera
21. Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
22. Silica Dimethyl Silylate
23. Cetyl Palmitate
24. Xanthan Gum
25. Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
26. Trisodium EDTA
27. Ethylhexylglycerin
28. Hydroxyacetophenone
29. Cellulose Gum
30. Sodium Hydroxide
31. Caprylyl Glycol
32. Maltodextrin
33. Sodium Chloride

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains essential oilsContains siliconesContains fragrance

Formulation view A kids' sun milk in an oil-in-water emulsion containing broad-spectrum filters. It includes chamomile extract for soothing and microcrystalline cellulose for texture. Formulator note: designed for sensitive children's skin, the formulation prioritizes low irritation despite alcohol presence, requiring rigorous testing for infant safety and durability.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

溶剂

Alcohol Denat

LIGHT STABILIZER

Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl Triazone

HAIR CONDITIONING

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

BINDING

Isopropyl Palmitate

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Dibutyl Adipate

Other ingredients

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateMethylpropanediolGlyceryl StearatePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidGlycerinChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractTocopheryl AcetateHydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateMicrocrystalline CelluloseC18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl StearateCopernicia Cerifera CeraHydrogenated Rapeseed OilSilica Dimethyl SilylateCetyl PalmitateXanthan GumSodium Stearoyl GlutamateTrisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenoneCellulose GumSodium HydroxideCaprylyl GlycolMaltodextrinSodium Chloride

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Alcohol Denat

Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

High-potency UVA filter (Parsol MXX); requires stabilizers and UVB blockers.

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.

Isopropyl Palmitate

Isopropyl palmitate for dry touch; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants, low viscosity

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

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

Dibutyl Adipate

Light ester, solvent and emollient, fresh feel and volatility, non-comedogenic.

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Light diester emollient, light and non-greasy; often used as solvent; oxidizes easily, needs antioxidants.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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

Methylpropanediol

Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.

Glyceryl Stearate

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

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV absorber and light stabilizer; compliant use required, common in sunscreens

Glycerin

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

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Tocopheryl Acetate

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

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Cellulose derivative for anti-caking, oil absorption, and physical sunscreen carrier; water-insoluble, affects texture at high levels.

C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Fatty ester emollient for slip and spread. Non-ionic and low irritation; monitor for esters' impact on sensitive skin or microbiome.

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Carnauba wax, viscosity and film; high melt point, heat-stable, for creams.

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Hydrogenated plant oil/wax; occlusive, potential clogging risk at high doses, match melting point

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Dimethicone modified silica for dry touch; anti-caking and oil absorption

Cetyl Palmitate

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

Xanthan Gum

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

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Mild amino-acid surfactant, poor solubility, pairs with fatty alcohols, fine foam.

Trisodium EDTA

Metal chelator improving formula stability and synergizing preservatives; used at very low levels (<0.1%), control heavy metals.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyacetophenone as antioxidant; often boosts Vitamin C, works in acidic pH.

Cellulose Gum

Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Sodium Chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

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