1 / 9Detan Body Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+
Provides high SPF 50+ protection
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Dewy · Sensitizing
- Deeply hydrates skin
- Zero drying alcohols
- Strong UV protection
- Contains irritating menthol
- Endocrine disruptor risks
- Severe eye sting
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 50+, which is corroborated by the presence of highly effective UVB-absorbing chemical filters in the active ingredient blend.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm (covering 340-400 nm), while Oxybenzone offers complementary absorption at 325 nm (covering UVA II).
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Petrolatum and AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer provide some structural barrier, but dedicated hydrophobic film-formers (e.g., specialized acrylates or silicones) are absent.
Photo Stability
Excellent
Photo Stability
Cosmetic science literature confirms that encapsulating Avobenzone and Octinoxate in a phospholipid matrix successfully prevents bimolecular photodegradation.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Oxybenzone is a leading cause of sunscreen-induced photoallergic contact dermatitis, and menthol is clinically documented to trigger vasodilation and epidermal barrier disruption.
Pore Clogging
Low Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle ingredients at 0/5, while cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, and tocopherol are generally rated between 1 and 2/5.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Chemical UV filters absorb rather than scatter visible light, rendering them inherently transparent on all Fitzpatrick skin types (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Water, Octinoxate, Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Phospholipids, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol Broad Spectrum UV
Oxybenzone and octinoxate demonstrate estrogenic and hormone altering activity in multiple studies prompting heightened regulatory scrutiny [1]
Key Inactive Ingredients
AMPS/HEMA Crosspolymer Thickener
Listed in Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation which permits its use only under specific regulatory conditions such as strict purity criteria.
Coco-Glucoside Surfactant
Alkyl glucosides are recognized as emerging contact allergens that can cause allergic contact dermatitis particularly in individuals with compromised skin barriers [1.3].
Kojic Acid Dipalmitate Emollient
Functions as a prodrug that releases kojic acid in the skin [1.2], which is suspected of interfering with thyroid function and is restricted in concentration by the EU SCCS.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Petrolatum Emollient
Poorly refined grades of petrolatum can potentially be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are classified as probable carcinogens.
Menthol Fragrance
Menthol is a recognized skin aggravator that can cause redness, dryness, and barrier disruption, which may paradoxically trigger excess oil production in acne-prone skin [2.2].