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Beetroot Hydraful Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.

SPF 50PA++++Hybrid Chemical DominantCream

Provides excellent lightweight skin hydration

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Needs ReviewOverall Rating
Based on formula analysis

Skin Type Match

25%

Irritating · Unstable · Hydrating

Pros
  • Fragrance free
  • Deeply hydrating
  • Soothing botanical extracts
Cons
  • High irritation risk
  • Poor photostability
  • Severe eye sting
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Performance Scores

SPF Level

Excellent

The input data explicitly lists an SPF rating of 50, which corresponds to the tier 5 category for extreme exposure.

Broad Spectrum

Poor

Avobenzone provides excellent theoretical UVA I coverage (peak 357 nm), but without robust stabilizers like Octocrylene, it cannot sustain this protection under UV exposure.

Sweat Resistance

Poor

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer is present at position 12, offering weak film-forming properties, but the formula lacks heavy-duty hydrophobic polymers or silicones.

Photo Stability

Poor

Peer-reviewed photobiology research demonstrates that combining Octinoxate and Avobenzone without potent stabilizers induces concomitant photolysis and rapid loss of UV absorbance.

Visible Light

Poor

There is a complete absence of any iron oxide color indices (e.g., CI 77491) or high-concentration mineral filters in the active or inactive ingredient lists.

Irritation Risk

High Risk

Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3) is extensively documented in dermatological patch test data as the most frequent chemical UV filter responsible for photoallergic reactions.

Pore Clogging

Low Risk

Clinical comedogenicity scales rate the primary vehicle ingredients and C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate at 0/5, with minor lipids like Glyceryl Stearate (1-2/5) and Vitamin E (2-3/5) appearing at the bottom of the ingredient list.

White Cast

Low Risk

Mineral filters outside the top 10 positions in a hybrid formulation typically function as secondary boosters rather than primary shields, minimizing opacity.


Ingredients Analysis

Active Filters

Octinoxate ChemicalUVB

Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.

Avobenzone ChemicalUVA I / UVA II

Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.

Oxybenzone ChemicalUVB / UVA II

Clinical trials demonstrate that single applications lead to blood concentrations vastly exceeding safety thresholds and remaining detectable for weeks [1.1].

Zinc Oxide MineralBroad Spectrum UV / High Energy Visible
Titanium Dioxide MineralUVB / UVA II

Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe

Key Inactive Ingredients

Water WaterSolvent
Phospholipids Fatty AcidSkin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol GlycolSolvent
Xylitol PolyolHumectant
Glucose OtherHumectant
Anhydroxylitol PolyolHumectant
Date Palm Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Synthetic OilEmollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer PolymericThickener
Lecithin Fatty Acid EsterEmollient

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel advises that lecithin should not be used in formulations containing nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of potentially carcinogenic N nitroso compounds [1.6].

Aloe Vera Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning

Unpurified whole leaf aloe extracts may contain anthraquinones like aloin which have shown carcinogenic potential in oral animal studies but cosmetic grade aloe is decolorized to safely limit these compounds to below 50 parts per million [1.3].

Polyglycerin-3 PolyolHumectant
Phenoxyethanol PhenoxyethanolPreservative

Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.

Sodium Levulinate Organic AcidPreservative
Ethoxydiglycol GlycolSolvent

Restricted in the EU to specific maximum concentrations and banned in eye and oral products to prevent potential kidney damage [2.1].

Beet Root Extract Botanical ExtractSkin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic AcidHumectant
Niacinamide VitaminAntioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate NonionicEmulsifier
Allantoin OtherHumectant
Oxothiazolidine SyntheticAntioxidant
Vitamin E VitaminAntioxidant