Is Classic Solar Milk 20 Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cien Sun
Classic Solar Milk 20 is a sunscreen from Cien Sun. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like Octocrylene and Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, which raise concerns about potential skin irritation and environmental impact. The presence of preservatives like Disodium EDTA also indicates a processed formulation.
Main concern
Presence of synthetic preservatives like Disodium EDTA raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains Glycerin, a good humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Includes Tocopheryl Acetate, an antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
Concerns
- Presence of synthetic preservatives like Disodium EDTA raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
- Includes several fragrance components such as Linalool and Limonene, which may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This sunscreen may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sunscreen so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this formulation, providing hydration and facilitating the distribution of other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Aqua
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Is Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Alcohol is used here as solvent. Alcohol acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients but can be drying and irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Alcohol
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Is C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient helps to stabilize the formulation and improve skin feel, but it is a synthetic compound with potential irritation concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Is Octocrylene safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Octocrylene is used here as uv_filter. Octocrylene is a UV filter that helps protect skin from sun damage, but it may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: UV_filter
Original: Octocrylene
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin softness.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: Glycerin
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient is used as a UV filter to protect skin from sun damage, but it is a synthetic compound with potential irritation concerns.
Role in formula: UV_filter
Original: Ethylhexyl Salicilate
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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as uv_filter. This is a synthetic UV filter that provides protection against UVA rays, but it may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: UV_filter
Original: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Vp Hexadecene Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Vp Hexadecene Copolymer is used here as film_former. This ingredient forms a film on the skin, enhancing water resistance but may cause buildup over time.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Vp Hexadecene Copolymer
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Is Triacontanyl Pvp safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Triacontanyl Pvp is used here as film_former. Triacontanyl PVP acts as a film former, providing a protective layer on the skin but may lead to residue accumulation.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Triacontanyl PVP
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Is Propylheptyl Caprylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Propylheptyl Caprylate is used here as emollient. This emollient helps to soften and smooth the skin but is a synthetic ingredient with potential irritation concerns.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Propylheptyl Caprylate
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Is Acrylates Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylates Copolymer is used here as film_former. Acrylates copolymer is used to create a film on the skin, enhancing product stability but may cause buildup.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Acrylates Copolymer
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Is Tocopheryl Acetate safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopheryl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocopheryl acetate is a form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits, helping to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl Acetate
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Is Microcrystalline Cellulose safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Microcrystalline Cellulose is used here as thickener. This thickener improves product texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Microcrystalline Cellulose
Read the full ingredient profile for Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Is Fragrance safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Fragrance is used here as fragrance. Fragrance is a synthetic blend that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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Is Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient acts as a UV filter, providing sun protection but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: UV_filter
Original: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Read the full ingredient profile for Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as conditioner. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic skin conditioning agent that can enhance moisture retention but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: conditioner
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the formulation without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xantham Gum
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is used to adjust pH levels in the formulation but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxyde
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Is Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. This thickener improves product texture and stability but is a synthetic ingredient with potential irritation concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Acrylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Is Ethylhexylglycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexylglycerin is used here as preservative. Ethylhexylglycerin is a synthetic preservative that helps maintain product integrity but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexylglycerin
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Is Galactoarabinan safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Galactoarabinan is used here as thickener. Galactoarabinan is a plant-derived thickener that enhances texture but may not provide significant benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Galactoarabinan
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Is Hydroxyacetophenone safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Hydroxyacetophenone is used here as antioxidant. This ingredient acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the formulation but may cause irritation.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Hydroxyacetophenone
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that helps stabilize the formulation but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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Is Cellulose Gum safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Cellulose Gum is used here as thickener. Cellulose gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with limited benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cellulose Gum
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Is Linalool safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Linalool is used here as fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Linalool
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl alcohol is a preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but can be irritating to sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohol
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Is Limonene safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Limonene is used here as fragrance. Limonene is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Benzyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Benzyl Salicylate is used here as uv_filter. This ingredient acts as a UV filter, providing sun protection but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: UV_filter
Original: Benzyl Salicylate
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Is Eugenol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Eugenol is used here as fragrance. Eugenol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Eugenol
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Is Citronellol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Citronellol is used here as fragrance. Citronellol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Citronellol
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Is Coumarin safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Coumarin is used here as fragrance. Coumarin is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Coumarin
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Is Geraniol safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Geraniol is used here as fragrance. Geraniol is a fragrance component that can cause allergic reactions and irritation, particularly in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Geraniol
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Is Tocopherol safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant benefits, helping to protect skin from oxidative stress.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4270650
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