3 PROHIBITED
HeliaTech Sunscreen SPF 45
Contains Prohibited Substances
❌ 1 prohibited🔶 1 restricted
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❌ Prohibited (Annex II) — 1
- 3-(4'-methylbenzylidene)-camphor; [INCI: 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor]
Ingredient composition · 28 total
Safe (3)Restricted (1)Prohibited (2)Unknown (22)
Composition
18% natural25% synthetic
🌿 5 natural❓ 16 unknown origin🧪 7 synthetic
Based on 28 ingredients analyzed. 18% natural, 57% unknown origin and 25% synthetic.
Ingredients data:25 / 28explained
3 prohibited (EU Annex II)
1 restricted (EU Annex III)
2 need review
Ingredient Analysis
Goodies
Proven actives & beneficial ingredients
Water
Glycerin
Niacinamide
Base Formula
Main ingredients by concentration
Water#1
Ingredients List
Showing 5 of 28 ingredients
Ingredients Explained
28 / 28Safe — well-studied, low concernNeutral / Unknown — limited dataConcern — high comedogenic/irritancy
⚠️4 of 28 ingredients missing description or function
Water#1
Solvent
The most common cosmetic ingredient. Acts as a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients.
Octyl Methoxycinnamate#2
Octyl Methoxycinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Propylene Glycol#3
group of stereoisomers
pair of enantiomers
Talc#4⚠️ Restricted
ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING
Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4) (CI 77718)
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride#5
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol#6
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV FILTER
2,2'-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol)
4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor#7🚫 Prohibited
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
(.+-.)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl)methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one
PEG-40 Stearate#8
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Glycerin#9
Humectant
A powerful humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane#10
LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
Sorbitan Stearate#11
SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Sorbitan stearate
Niacinamide#12
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide, or as us normal people call it vitamin B3, is a real skincare superstar that has had so many studies and has so many skin benefits that we…
Polysorbate 60#13
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Stearic Acid#14
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Triethanolamine#15
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Decyl Glucoside#16
CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
D-Glucoside, Decyl
Tocopheryl Acetate#17
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Isopropyl Palmitate#18
BINDING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Isopropyl palmitate
Cetyl Alcohol#19
EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Hexadecan-1-ol
Glyceryl Stearate#20
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
PEG-100 Stearate#21
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Xanthan Gum#22
gum
food additive and thickener
Decylene Glycol#23
SKIN CONDITIONING
1,2-Decanediol
Disodium EDTA#24
type of chemical entity
chemical compound
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice#25
SKIN CONDITIONING
Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her bo…
PEG-90#26
PEG-90 is a cosmetic ingredient used in this formulation.
No descriptionNo function
Fragrance#27
Fragrance
A catch-all term that can refer to dozens of different chemicals. Common cause of allergic reactions.
Methylisothiazolinone#28
2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
No function
