1 / 7Ubtan Sunscreen Body Lotion : Ingredients & Skin Analysis.
Rich in botanical antioxidants
Skin Type Match
Hydrating · Comedogenic · Rich
- Deeply hydrates skin
- Soothes skin inflammation
- Zero drying alcohols
- Highly pore clogging
- May trigger breakouts
- Poor UV photostability
Performance Scores
SPF Level
Fair
SPF Level
Label claims SPF 30, which falls into the 25–34 range corresponding to standard daily moderate protection.
Broad Spectrum
Excellent
Broad Spectrum
Zinc Oxide delivers broad absorption up to 400 nm, effectively covering the UVA I range where the other included filters fall short.
Sweat Resistance
Poor
Sweat Resistance
The inactive ingredient list contains standard emollients and emulsifiers (e.g., Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate) but no recognized hydrophobic film-formers.
Photo Stability
Poor
Photo Stability
Photobiology research (e.g., Ginzburg et al., 2021) demonstrates that mixing zinc oxide with small-molecule organic filters like octinoxate can induce significant photodegradation under UV exposure unless the minerals are heavily coated.
Visible Light
Poor
Visible Light
Absence of iron oxide colour indices (e.g., CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499) or pigmentary-grade tinted minerals in the ingredient list.
Irritation Risk
Medium Risk
Irritation Risk
Octocrylene is a documented cause of allergic contact dermatitis, while safranal (present in saffron oil) is a recognized irritant and fragrance allergen.
Pore Clogging
High Risk
Pore Clogging
Clinical and rabbit-ear assays consistently rate Isopropyl Myristate as a 5/5 comedogen, while Glyceryl Stearate SE typically scores 3/5 in dermatological literature.
White Cast
High Risk
White Cast
Moderate-to-high concentrations of un-tinted mineral filters without nano-technology inherently scatter visible light, appearing ashy on Fitzpatrick III-VI skin.
Ingredients Analysis
Active Filters
Titanium Dioxide UVB / UVA II
Classified as a possible human carcinogen if inhaled making spray and powder formulations a potential risk while dermal application remains safe
Octisalate UVB
Clinical trials demonstrate systemic absorption into the bloodstream exceeding the FDA threshold requiring further safety testing.
Octinoxate UVB
Studies indicate potential estrogenic and thyroid disrupting activity in animal models and human cell lines.
Octocrylene UVB / UVA II
Banned in several jurisdictions due to evidence of coral toxicity and accumulation in marine life.
Key Inactive Ingredients
Glyceryl Stearate SE Emulsifier
Carries a moderate comedogenic rating indicating a potential to clog pores or exacerbate breakouts in acne prone individuals depending on the overall formulation [1.8].
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.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Emulsifier
As an ethoxylated ingredient, it carries a risk of trace contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are potential carcinogens [1.4].
Carrot Extract Skin Conditioning
Rare instances of phytophotodermatitis have been reported with sunscreens containing carrot extract, likely due to trace furanocoumarins.
Isopropyl Myristate Emollient
Consistently rated very high on the comedogenic scale meaning it frequently causes pore blockages and triggers breakouts in acne prone individuals [1.4].
Turmeric Extract Skin Conditioning
Although widely used for its soothing properties, there are documented cases of allergic contact dermatitis in response to topical turmeric and its active compound curcumin [3.1].
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative
Recognized as a rare but emerging cause of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in leave-on cosmetic products.
Saffron Oil Skin Conditioning
Saffron oil contains safranal, a known botanical fragrance allergen that can cause contact dermatitis and skin sensitization in some individuals.
Caprylyl Glycol Preservative
Generally well tolerated and considered safe for most skin types though rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been documented [2.1].