1 / 8HydraGel Indian Sunscreen : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Excellent broad spectrum UV protection
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Sensitizing · Unstable
- Deeply hydrates skin
- No drying alcohols
- Strong broad spectrum
- High irritation risk
- Poor photostability
- Lacks occlusive seal
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Excellent
SPF Level
Ensulizole, Octinoxate, and Octisalate provide strong UVB attenuation, corroborating the SPF 50 claim alongside the broad-spectrum particulate filter Bisoctrizole.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Avobenzone provides peak absorption at 357 nm (deep UVA I), while Ecamsule (344 nm) and Bisoctrizole (360 nm) ensure gapless coverage across the entire 315-400 nm UVA spectrum.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
Ingredients like Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, and Sodium Polyacrylate are water-soluble rheology modifiers that will rapidly dissolve and wash off upon exposure to moisture.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Cosmetic photobiology literature extensively documents that Octinoxate accelerates the UV-induced degradation of Avobenzone in the absence of dedicated primary quenchers like Octocrylene.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) and pigmentary minerals like Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
High Risk
Irritation Risk
Propylene glycol is a well-documented irritant and contact allergen at high concentrations, while multiple chemical UV filters frequently cause stinging in compromised skin barriers.
Pore Clogging
Medium Risk
Pore Clogging
Dermatological comedogenicity assays indicate that while individual components like Cetearyl Alcohol are mildly comedogenic (2/5), the specific emulsifier combination of Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20 has demonstrated synergistic pore-clogging potential, though mitigated here by its lower concentration.
White Cast
Low Risk
White Cast
Bisoctrizole (Tinosorb M) is a microparticulate filter that scatters visible light, occasionally causing mild white residue on Fitzpatrick IV-VI skin (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed).
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Avobenzone UVA I / UVA II
Rapidly degrades under UV exposure losing significant UVA protection capacity unless stabilized by other filters.
Ensulizole UVB
In vitro studies suggest it can generate reactive oxygen species upon UV exposure which may lead to cellular damage though real world impact is debated.
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Propylene Glycol Solvent
Recognized as a frequent cause of allergic contact dermatitis especially in individuals with eczema or compromised skin barriers.
Aloe Vera Extract Skin 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].
Triethanolamine pH Adjuster
May react with nitrosating agents in formulations to form nitrosamines which are potential carcinogens.
Decyl Glucoside Surfactant
Named Contact Allergen of the Year in 2017 due to increasing reports of allergic contact dermatitis, though it remains safe and mild for the vast majority of users.
Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Historically rated as mildly comedogenic in animal models but modern dermatological consensus indicates it is unlikely to clog pores in typical cosmetic formulations.
Ceteareth-20 Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated compound, it may contain trace amounts of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens formed during the manufacturing process.
Phenoxyethanol Preservative
Generally well tolerated but can cause contact dermatitis or skin irritation in rare cases, particularly in sensitive individuals.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Fragrance Fragrance
Undisclosedfragranceblendsareamongthemostcommoncausesofcontactdermatitisandskinsensitizationincosmeticproducts[1.6].
Chili Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning
Contains capsaicin which is a known skin irritant that can cause burning and erythema if not carefully formulated at minimal concentrations.