Is Kids Sonnenmilch LSF 50 Hoch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sun Ozon
Kids Sonnenmilch LSF 50 Hoch is one of the sunscreen products analyzed by Zerotox for Sun Ozon. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium Dioxide Nano, Phenybenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Titanium Dioxide (nano), which raise concerns about potential skin irritation and environmental impact. Overall, the product has a mix of good and bad components.
Main concern
Titanium Dioxide (nano) raises concerns about potential skin absorption and environmental effects.
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 Tocophenyl Acetate, an antioxidant that can help protect skin from damage.
- Features Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, which provides UV protection.
- Silica is present, which can help absorb excess oil and improve skin feel.
Concerns
- Titanium Dioxide (nano) raises concerns about potential skin absorption and environmental effects.
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a synthetic UV filter that may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Presence of Dimethicone, a silicone that can trap dirt and lead to clogged pores.
- Sodium Hydrode Tetrasodium EDTA is a chelating agent that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sunscreen.
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Is Aqua safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Aqua is used here as base. Aqua 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 Octocrylene safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Octocrylene is used here as preservative. Octocrylene is a synthetic UV filter that stabilizes other sunscreen agents but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Octocaylene
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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 acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and skin feel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as preservative. This synthetic UV filter provides sun protection but may cause irritation, especially in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as preservative. Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a UV filter that helps absorb UVB rays but is a synthetic ingredient with potential irritation risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethyheryl Salicylate
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Is Titanium Dioxide Nano safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide Nano is used here as colorant. Titanium Dioxide in nano form is used for UV protection but raises concerns about skin absorption and environmental impact.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Titanium Dioxide (nano)
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Is Vph Hexadecene Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Vph Hexadecene Copolymer is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic polymer helps stabilize emulsions but may not be well-tolerated by all skin types.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: VPHexadecene Copolyme
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Is Tocophenyl Acetate safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Tocophenyl Acetate is used here as antioxidant. Tocophenyl Acetate is an antioxidant that helps protect skin from oxidative stress and damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocophenyl Acetate
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Is Camosine safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Camosine is used here as antioxidant. Camosine is an antioxidant that may help protect skin but is less common in formulations, raising questions about its efficacy.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Camosine
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Is Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is used here as preservative. This ingredient provides UV protection but is synthetic and may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Read the full ingredient profile for Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
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Is Dimethicone safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Dimethicone is a silicone that provides a smooth application but can trap dirt and lead to clogged pores.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dimethicone
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Is Silica safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Silica is used here as absorbent. Silica helps absorb excess oil and improve the texture of the product, contributing positively to skin feel.
Role in formula: absorbent
Original: Silica
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Is Hydrogen Dimethicone safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Hydrogen Dimethicone is used here as emollient. Hydrogen Dimethicone is a silicone that enhances spreadability but may contribute to pore clogging.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Hydrogen Dimethicone
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Is Phenybenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Phenybenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as preservative. This synthetic UV filter provides sun protection but may cause irritation in sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenybenzimidazole Sulfonic Acd
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Is Acylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Acylates C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is used here as thickener. This ingredient is used as a thickener and stabilizer but is synthetic and may raise concerns about skin tolerance.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Acylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Is Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl Glycol is a synthetic compound that acts as a preservative but may cause irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Capryhydroxamic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Capryhydroxamic Acid is used here as preservative. This ingredient is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about skin irritation and sensitivity.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Capryhydroxamic Acid
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Is Sodium Hydrode Tetrasodium Edta safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Sodium Hydrode Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Sodium Hydrode Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives in formulations.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Sodium Hydrode Tetrasodium EDTA
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: 4278810
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