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AHAVA Protecting Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Labeler: AHAVA - Dead Sea Laboratories

SPF 30 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 23 September 2026

Quick facts

Does AHAVA Protecting Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30 list fragrance?

Yes. It lists Parfum, Pinene, Linalool, Limonene, Geranyl Acetate, and Geraniol. Fragrance components not disclosed: the label declares a fragrance blend without naming its individual components.

What are the active ingredients in AHAVA Protecting Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30?

The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Ensulizole, Octisalate, and Octocrylene among the sunscreen actives the FDA's monograph allows.

Is AHAVA Protecting Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30 mineral-only?

No. The ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation names Avobenzone, Ensulizole, Octisalate, and Octocrylene.

Does AHAVA Protecting Body Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?

Oxybenzone is not listed in the ingredient list currently stored for this U.S. formulation, which is recorded as complete with every name identified.

Each answer restates the ingredient list stored for this record. It does not predict whether your skin will react.

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Avobenzone, Ensulizole, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Aqua (Mineral Spring Water), Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isodecyl Isononanoate, Dimethyl Capramide, Cellulose Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Acacia Senegal Gum, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Parfum (Fragrance), Pinene, Linalool, Limonene, Geranyl Acetate, Geraniol, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl Glycol, Didecyldimonium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Homarine HCl, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe-Vera) Leaf Juice, Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water/ Osmoter)

44 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Avobenzone

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

  • Ensulizole

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    Ensulizole is an organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, so less of it reaches the skin. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. You may see it listed as Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid.

  • Octisalate

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

  • Octocrylene

    UV filter (filters UV rays)Light stabilizer (protects the formula from light)

    An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

    listed as “Aqua (Mineral Spring Water)”

  • Butyloctyl Salicylate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A liquid that conditions skin and hair and acts as a solvent. It softens skin feel and helps dissolve and spread other ingredients in the mix.

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Isodecyl Isononanoate

    Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel, giving a lighter glide. It also works as an antistatic, cutting down static so the product sits more evenly.

  • Dimethyl Capramide

    Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Dimethyl Capramide works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. It also stabilizes emulsions, helping keep the oil and water parts mixed.

  • Cellulose Acetate

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)

    Cellulose Acetate is a film former. It leaves a thin, even layer across the surface as the product dries, helping it stay put.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

  • Glyceryl Stearate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

  • PEG-100 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing surfactant, meaning it helps lift away oil and dirt. It's often paired with other emulsifiers in creams.

  • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt.

  • Glycerin

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling over time.

  • Aminomethyl Propanol

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Restricted in the EU

    A buffering ingredient that sets and holds the product's acidity level. In practice it keeps the formula's pH steady.

  • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A multi-tasker that softens and smooths skin feel, helps oil and water mix, and adjusts thickness. It keeps the water and oil parts blended while shaping the product's texture.

  • Acacia Senegal Gum

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    A gum that forms a thin film, leaving a light coating on the skin as the product dries. It can also contribute fragrance.

  • Erythritol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A sugar-like ingredient that draws in and holds moisture. That keeps the formula and skin from drying out and leaves skin feeling conditioned.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabilizer (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick the product is and forms a gel-like texture. It keeps oil and water mixed and stops the blend from separating, giving a stable, even feel.

  • Dimethicone

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone that softens and smooths skin feel and forms a protective layer on the surface. It also cuts down foam during production, keeping the formula settled.

  • Parfum

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is the fragrance, a blend of scent ingredients added to give the product an odor or mask other smells. It's also listed as "aroma" on some labels.

    listed as “Parfum (Fragrance)”

  • Pinene

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    This works as a fragrance, adding scent to the product. It can also act as an antifoaming agent, keeping unwanted foam down during use or making.

  • Linalool

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Restricted in the EU

    Linalool is used mainly for fragrance and as a deodorant that adjusts the product's smell. Its job is to shape how the product scents.

  • Limonene

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Restricted in the EU

    Limonene works as a scent ingredient and a solvent that helps dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a deodorant, masking or adjusting odor in the formula.

  • Geranyl Acetate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    Geranyl Acetate is a scent ingredient used to give the product its fragrance. It also works as a tonic for a fresh feel.

  • Geraniol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Tonic (CosIng functional class)Restricted in the EU

    Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient that gives the product its scent. It also acts as a tonic, adding a fresh feel.

  • Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrance ingredient. It adds scent to the product.

  • Allantoin

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  • Chlorphenesin

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    This is a preservative that fights microbes. It helps keep the product from spoiling as bacteria and other organisms try to grow in it.

  • Disodium EDTA

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula, and helps adjust its thickness. This keeps the product stable over time.

  • Dimethiconol

    Antifoaming (stops the formula foaming)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturizing (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A silicone fluid that softens and smooths skin feel while adding moisture. It also keeps foaming down during production. On skin this leaves a smooth, conditioned surface.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odor)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Didecyldimonium Chloride

    Antistatic (reduces static)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-use ingredient that helps oil and water mix and can help clean by lifting away oils and dirt. It also cuts static and conditions hair, leaving it smoother and easier to manage.

  • Potassium Sorbate

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A salt used mainly as a preservative to keep the product from spoiling. It also contributes to fragrance. In practice, it helps the formula stay stable over time.

  • Sodium Benzoate

    Anticorrosive (protects the container and equipment from corrosion)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling. It also adds fragrance and guards against corrosion in the formula.

  • Homarine HCl

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and well-kept.

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

  • Sorbic Acid

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

    A preservative that helps keep the product from spoiling over time. It also contributes to fragrance. Together these keep the formula stable and scented.

  • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract

    Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An extract from acai fruit used to condition skin and hair. In practice it helps skin and hair feel softer and smoother.

    listed as “Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract”

  • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A coffee bean extract that adds fragrance and conditions the skin. It contributes scent while helping skin feel soft.

    listed as “Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract”

  • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is the juice from aloe leaves, used to condition skin. It helps skin feel smooth and in good condition. On labels it is often called aloe vera.

    listed as “Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe-Vera) Leaf Juice”

  • Maris Aqua

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Sea water that acts as a solvent and a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. It dissolves other ingredients and helps keep the formula from drying out.

    listed as “Maris Aqua (Dead Sea Water/ Osmoter)”

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e188c328-3617-4f02-8bc9-47976acf3711
Retrieved
23 September 2026
Market
United States
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Source tier
Official label document (not independently verified by us)
Entries recorded
44
Record checksum
sha256:ce931329b1474af68f6224526365414a0f6f0f5ea37cfb44c17438732716393f

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