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ALAINA HEALTHCARE PRIVATE LIMITED Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 22 July 2026

What is listed

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

Zinc Oxide, Asparagus Racemosus Root, Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate, C13-15 Alkane, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Cyperus Rotundus Tuber, Dibutyl Adipate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ectoine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Picrorhiza Kurroa Root, Polyester-7, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw), Propanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Squalane, .Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate, Vinylpyrrolidone/Eicosene Copolymer, Water

30 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.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

  • Asparagus Racemosus Root

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

    This is the root of Asparagus racemosus, working as a skin conditioner and emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an antimicrobial, which helps limit the growth of microbes in the formula.

  • 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.

    listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate”

  • C13-15 Alkane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A lightweight liquid that acts as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend into one even mixture. This helps the formula spread smoothly across skin.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

    listed as “Medium-Chain Triglycerides”

  • Citric Acid

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

    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.

    listed as “Citric Acid Monohydrate”

  • Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    No reviewed note yet.

    listed as “Cyperus Rotundus Tuber”

  • Dibutyl Adipate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Plasticiser (keeps a film flexible)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    Dibutyl Adipate softens and smooths skin feel, forms a light film on the surface, and works as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. It also acts as a plasticiser, keeping films flexible, and helps the product spread.

  • Disteardimonium Hectorite

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A thickener that adjusts how thick or thin the product is. It also works as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up against light exposure.

  • Ectoin

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

    Ectoin is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps keep skin feeling soft and comfortable.

    listed as “Ectoine”

  • Ethylhexylglycerin

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions the skin and works as a deodorant agent. It helps improve skin feel while cutting odor.

  • 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.

  • Hexamethylene Diisocyanate/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

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

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice, it helps the product spread easily and leaves a smooth finish.

  • Pentylene Glycol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.

  • Phenoxyethanol

    Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)

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

  • Picrorhiza Kurroa Root

    No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

  • Polyester-7

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a polymer that forms a film, conditions the skin, and adjusts thickness. It leaves a thin layer on the surface, smooths the skin feel, and gives the product body.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This ingredient is an emulsifier, helping oil and water combine. It holds the oily and watery parts together in a single smooth blend.

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier, meaning it helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts held together in one even cream or lotion.

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate

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

    An ingredient that helps oil and water mix and softens the skin feel. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended together while smoothing how the product goes on.

  • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the water and oil parts from separating.

  • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. This keeps the oily and watery parts of the product blended into one smooth cream instead of separating.

  • Polyhydroxystearic Acid

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    This is an emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the oily and watery parts blended so the formula holds together.

    listed as “Polyhydroxystearic Acid (2300 Mw)”

  • Propanediol

    Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

  • Sodium Gluconate

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Used to bind trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula. It also conditions the skin, helping it feel smooth.

  • Squalane

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Refatting (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths the skin, and also conditions hair. It leaves a smooth feel and helps replace oils on the surface.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant, helping keep the formula from going off. It also conditions the skin, softening its feel.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol Acetate”

  • VP/Eicosene Copolymer

    Binder (holds the formula together)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    VP/Eicosene Copolymer forms a thin film on the skin and helps hold the formula together. It also adjusts the product's thickness, so it stays put and has the right texture.

    listed as “Vinylpyrrolidone/Eicosene Copolymer”

  • Water

    Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin 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.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7e036f9f-b26d-4f11-911c-c1fa854edb0f
Retrieved
22 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
30
Record checksum
sha256:a0002712a15f346026c273c3e65128f4cf9ea9915fcc94159e9e341fec2fed3a

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