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Babyganics BABYGANICS SPF 50 Plus SUNSCREEN

SPF 50 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, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Glycerin, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Monostearate, Polysorbate 80, Phenylethyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Monocaprylate, Laponite, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (100000 Mpa.S At 1.5%), Citric Acid Monohydrate, Squalane, Tomato Seed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Soybean Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Aloe Vera Leaf, Cranberry Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate

25 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.

  • Octisalate

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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

    Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    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)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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    listed as “Glyceryl Monostearate

  • Polysorbate 80

    Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polysorbate 80 helps oil and water blend and stay mixed, and works as a cleansing agent too. It also acts as a denaturant, an additive that makes any alcohol in the formula unpalatable.

  • Phenethyl Alcohol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)

    This is a fragrance ingredient. Its job is to give the product a scent.

    listed as “Phenylethyl Alcohol

  • 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.

    listed as “Glyceryl Monocaprylate

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Xanthan Gum

    Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)otherSkin 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.

  • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    This is a copolymer used to thicken the formula and keep it stable. It adjusts thickness and helps stop the oil and water parts from separating, giving the product a consistent texture.

    listed as “Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer (100000 Mpa.S At 1.5%)

  • 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

  • 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.

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • 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

  • No reviewed note yet.

  • Polysorbate 60

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Polysorbate 60 helps oil and water mix into a stable, even product. It doubles as a cleansing agent that helps lift away oil and dirt.

  • 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.

  • Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is an oil pressed from cranberry seeds that works as a skin conditioner. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Cranberry Seed Oil

  • Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil

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

    An oil from raspberry seeds used as an emollient. It softens and smooths the feel of skin. On labels it may appear as Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil.

    listed as “Raspberry Seed Oil

  • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil

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

    This is an oil from black caraway seeds that softens and smooths skin feel. It also adds a bit of scent to the product. On labels it may appear tied to black cumin or black seed.

  • Sorbitan Isostearate

    Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    An emulsifier that helps oil and water mix and stay together. This keeps the product from separating so it stays smooth and even.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=4075f9dc-c25f-434f-a3fc-a7f896295c3d
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v1 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
25
Record checksum
sha256:261dcab3956f279f80e34dfe382c3fb1fa7dc632877cacbd05edb0223ee77eb3

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