Is Sonnenmilch 30 (Hoch) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sun Dance
This page reviews Sonnenmilch 30 (Hoch) by Sun Dance as a sunscreen. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Alcohol Denat, Tris Biphenyl Triazine Nano, Parfum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like Alcohol Denat. and Disodium EDTA, which raise quality concerns. However, natural extracts like Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract provide some benefits.
Main concern
Alcohol Denat. is present, which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
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 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, known for its antioxidant properties, which may enhance skin protection.
- Includes Tocopherol, a form of Vitamin E, which can help in moisturizing and protecting the skin from oxidative stress.
Concerns
- Alcohol Denat. is present, which can be drying and irritating for sensitive skin types.
- Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sunscreen and why it matters.
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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 emulsifier. Octocrylene is a synthetic UV filter that helps stabilize sunscreen formulations but may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Octocrylene
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Is Glycerin safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Glycerin is used here as base. Glycerin is a humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, enhancing hydration and improving skin texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Glycerin
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Is Alcohol Denat safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Alcohol Denat is used here as solvent. Alcohol Denat. is used as a solvent but can be drying and irritating, particularly for sensitive skin types.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Alcohol Denat.
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Is Ethylhexyl Salicylate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is used here as emulsifier. Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a UV filter that helps absorb UVB rays but may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Ethylhexyl Salicylate
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Is Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is used here as emulsifier. This ingredient is a synthetic UV filter effective against UVA rays, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Read the full ingredient profile for Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
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Is Coco Caprylate Caprate safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Coco Caprylate Caprate is used here as emulsifier. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is derived from coconut oil and acts as a natural emollient, providing skin conditioning benefits.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Is C12 15 Benzoate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
C12 15 Benzoate is used here as emulsifier. C12-15 Benzoate is a synthetic emollient that helps improve the texture of the product but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: C12-15 Benzoat
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Is Undecane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Undecane is used here as solvent. Undecane is a hydrocarbon used as a solvent, which can enhance the spreadability of the product but is synthetic.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Undecane
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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 and helps protect the skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopheryl/Acetate
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Is Triacontanyl Pvp safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Triacontanyl Pvp is used here as film_former. Triacontanyl PVP is used to create a film on the skin, enhancing water resistance but is a synthetic polymer.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: Triacontanyl PVP
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Is Tris Biphenyl Triazine Nano safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Tris Biphenyl Triazine Nano is used here as emulsifier. This nano-sized UV filter raises concerns due to its synthetic nature and potential environmental impact.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano)
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Is Vp Hexadecene Copolymer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Vp Hexadecene Copolymer is used here as film_former. This synthetic polymer helps improve the texture and spreadability of the product but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: film_former
Original: VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
Read the full ingredient profile for Vp Hexadecene Copolymer
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Is Tridecane safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Tridecane is used here as solvent. Tridecane is a synthetic hydrocarbon that acts as a solvent, enhancing product texture but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Tridecane
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Is Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic UV filter is effective against UVB rays but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Read the full ingredient profile for Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
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Is Parfum safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Parfum is used here as fragrance. Parfum is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions and sensitivities in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Parfum
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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 product texture but raises concerns about 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 conditioning_agent. Caprylyl Glycol is a synthetic conditioning agent that provides moisture but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: conditioning_agent
Original: Caprylyl Glycol
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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 but can be irritating to the skin.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Sodium Hydroxide
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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 the skin but is less common in formulations.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Camosine
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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 raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Decyl Glucoside safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Decyl Glucoside is used here as surfactant. Decyl Glucoside is a mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps cleanse and stabilize the formulation.
Role in formula: surfactant
Original: Decyl Glucoside
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Is Carbomer safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Carbomer is used here as thickener. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener that helps improve texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Carbomer
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives and environmental impact.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Disodium EDTA
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as stabilizer. Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide used as a stabilizer but is processed and raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Maltodextrin
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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 sensitivities in some individuals.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Limonene
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Is Alpha Isomethyl Lonone safe in this sunscreen?
Bad
Alpha Isomethyl Lonone is used here as fragrance. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a synthetic fragrance that can cause allergic reactions and sensitivities.
Role in formula: fragrance
Original: Alpha-Isomethyl lonone
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Is Caprylhydroxamic Acid safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is used here as preservative. Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent microbial growth but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Is Butylene Glycol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Butylene Glycol is used here as solvent. Butylene Glycol is a synthetic solvent that enhances product texture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Butylene Glycol
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Is Disodium Phosphate safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Disodium Phosphate is used here as buffer. Disodium Phosphate is used to adjust pH but is synthetic and raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: Disodium Phosphate
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Is Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is used here as natural_extract. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from green tea and provides antioxidant benefits, enhancing skin protection.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Read the full ingredient profile for Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Is Benzyl Alcohol safe in this sunscreen?
Medium
Benzyl Alcohol is used here as preservative. Benzyl Alcohol is a natural preservative that can also act as a solvent but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Benzyl Alcohol
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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 and helps protect the skin from damage.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherol
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Is Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil safe in this sunscreen?
Good
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is used here as emollient. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a natural oil that provides moisture and nourishment to the skin, enhancing its texture.
Role in formula: emollient
Original: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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: 4277628
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Allergens detected: fragrance
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