Photoderm Max SPF50+ Aquafluid

• WaterSolvent
• Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• OctocryleneUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter
• Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolUv Filter
• Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• CyclohexasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• CyclopentasiloxaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning
• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSkin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Glyceryl Stearate CitrateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSurfactant, Emulsifying
• Titanium DioxideUv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying, Cosmetic Colorant
• MethylpropanediolSolvent, Penetration Enhancer
• PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
• Iron OxidesColorant, Cosmetic Colorant, Pigment
• Decyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilizing, Cleansing
• HDI/trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerAnticaking Agent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Microcrystalline CelluloseViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
• C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• MannitolSkin Conditioning, Masking, Humectant, Binding Agent, Binding, Flavoring Agent, Moisturising
• XylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• Hydrogenated LecithinSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Cellulose GumMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• RhamnoseMasking, Fragrance, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• EctoinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Buffering Agent
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.