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Alba Botanica Alba Botanica Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 33

SPF 33 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

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

Zinc Oxide, .Alpha.-Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Flower, Matricaria Chamomilla Flowering Top Oil, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (Acid Form), Sodium Gluconate, Water, Glycerin, Sunflower Oil, Propanediol, Coco Glucoside, Cellulose, Microcrystalline, .Beta.-Bisabolol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (2000 Mpa.S), Methyl Dihydroabietate, Aloe Vera Leaf, Bentonite, Carboxymethylcellulose, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Peg-4 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

27 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.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

    listed as “.Alpha.-Tocopherol”

  • Camellia Sinensis Flower

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Matricaria Chamomilla Flowering Top Oil

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters (Acid Form)

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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

    Sunflower seed oil does several jobs: it softens and smooths skin, forms a light layer on the surface, and acts as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients. Together this helps skin feel smooth and holds the formula together.

    listed as “Sunflower Oil”

  • 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.

  • Coco-Glucoside

    Foaming (produces foam)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A cleansing agent that lifts away dirt and oil. It also creates foam and helps water rinse things off. On labels it's counted among the milder sugar-based cleansers.

    listed as “Coco Glucoside”

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a multipurpose ingredient made from cellulose. It adjusts thickness, absorbs liquid, keeps the oil and water parts from separating, and makes the product look opaque. It also acts as a light stabilizer and a mild scrubbing agent.

    listed as “Cellulose, Microcrystalline”

  • Beta-Bisabolol

    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.

    listed as “.Beta.-Bisabolol”

  • Caprylhydroxamic Acid

    Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)

    An ingredient that binds trace metals which would otherwise spoil the formula. Keeping those metals tied up helps the product stay stable.

  • Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

    Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

    A film-forming ingredient that leaves a thin layer on the skin. It also conditions and protects the skin, and conditions hair.

    listed as “Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer (2000 Mpa.S)”

  • Methyl Dihydroabietate

    Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This ingredient adjusts the thickness of the product. It helps give the formula its body and flow.

  • Aloe Vera Leaf

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Bentonite

    Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Bulking agent (adds volume)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a clay that soaks up liquid and adds bulk to the formula. It also adjusts thickness and keeps the oil and water parts from separating.

  • Carboxymethylcellulose

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Cetyl Alcohol

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Fragrance ingredient (scent)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 multitasking fatty alcohol that helps oil and water mix and keeps the blend stable, while softening skin. It also thickens the formula and makes it more opaque, and can boost foam and cleansing.

  • 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.

  • Ethyl Macadamiate

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin conditioning ingredient that helps keep skin soft and comfortable. On the label it may also appear tied to macadamia nut oil esters.

  • Calendula Officinalis Flower

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A flower ingredient used to help condition the skin.

  • Peg-4 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix. It keeps the water and oil parts from separating so the product stays smooth and uniform.

  • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Oil

    other

    No reviewed note yet.

  • Glyceryl Caprylate

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

    Glyceryl Caprylate softens and smooths skin feel while helping oil and water stay mixed. It also works as a deodorant in the formula.

  • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

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

    Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is a skin-conditioning emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel, giving the product a lighter, glidier texture.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=02ab5646-3685-b888-e063-6294a90ab00c
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
27
Record checksum
sha256:dd1e15dd5dcae00fbb3f7332e2f02b0f9fe506152500deb35d2a23471b909643

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