Is Med. Sonnengel Lsf 50 Hoch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sun Ozon
Sun Ozon's Med. Sonnengel Lsf 50 Hoch is reviewed here as a sunscreen. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Titanium Dioxide Nano, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Edta.
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. Titanium dioxide (nano) also poses safety questions regarding nanoparticle use.
Main concern
Presence of octocrylene, a synthetic UV filter that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
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 octocrylene, a synthetic UV filter that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
- Titanium dioxide (nano) raises concerns about the safety of nanoparticle use in cosmetics.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- users trying to avoid silicones
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sunscreen, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 users.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Octocrylene
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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 improve the texture and spreadability of the product.
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 well-known humectant that attracts 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?
Medium
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as preservative. This is a synthetic UV filter that absorbs UVA rays, but it may raise concerns regarding skin sensitivity.
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 another synthetic UV filter that provides UVB protection but may cause irritation in sensitive skin.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Ethylhexyd 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 safety concerns regarding the use of nanoparticles in cosmetics.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Titanium Dioxide (nano)
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Is Vp Hexadecene Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Vp Hexadecene Copolymer is used here as film_former. This ingredient acts as a film former, providing a protective layer on the skin but may contribute to a synthetic feel.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Vp Hexadecene Copolymer
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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 enhance texture and stability but is a synthetic polymer that may raise concerns for some users.
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 the skin from oxidative damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl 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 cells from damage, though its efficacy in this formulation is less clear.
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 synthetic UV filter provides broad-spectrum protection but 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 and helps to lock in moisture, though it is synthetic.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Dimethicone
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Is Silica safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Silica is used here as absorbent. Silica is used for its absorbent properties, helping to control oiliness but may contribute to a synthetic 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 modified silicone that enhances spreadability and provides a silky feel, though it is synthetic.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Hydrogen Dimethicone
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Is Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as preservative. This ingredient is a synthetic UV filter that provides UVB protection but may cause irritation in some users.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Read the full ingredient profile for Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
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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 synthetic thickener improves texture and stability but may raise concerns for some users regarding synthetic additives.
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 Caprylyl Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylyl Glycol is used here as preservative. Caprylyl glycol is a synthetic compound that acts as a skin-conditioning agent and preservative, raising some concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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Is Caprylhydroxamic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is used here as preservative. This ingredient is a synthetic preservative that helps to prevent microbial growth but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Is Sodium Hydroxide safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Sodium Hydroxide is used here as buffer. Sodium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used to adjust pH, which can be irritating to the skin if not properly formulated.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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Is Tetrasodium Edta safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Tetrasodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Tetrasodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that can bind metal ions but raises concerns about environmental impact.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: 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: 4278814
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