
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Sunscreen cream with multiple actives: 5 ingredients highlighted
FEATURES
Protects against UVA and UVB rays, waterproof and sweat-proof, non-greasy, prevents sunburn, tanning, premature ageing and wrinkles, suitable for all skin types
BEST FOR
all skin types (default chosen as normal)
CHECKS
No animal testing, No chemical sunscreens mentioned, Non-sticky, sweat-proof
Who Is It For?
Not Explicitly Stated Suitable For All Skin Types - Gender-neutralWhat Does It Help With?
Sun Tan Skin Ageing Sunburns Tanning Premature Ageing WrinklesBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Key Information
What Lotus Herbals Says
Product Description:
Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sun Block Cream SPF 30 PA++ is an unique sun block cream with PARSOL 1789 that protects and reduces the chances of skin tan and skin ageing after exposure to atmospheric pollution. It consists of black plum extracts which is astringent and moisturizing in nature and titanium oxide present in the cream that helps in blocking the solar radiations physically. Lotus Herbals Safe Sun Sun Block Cream is non-sticky in application and protects the skin against sun tan. It helps in protecting the skin against UVA and UVB radiations and its tube packaging is easy to use and carry around. The sweat proof cream formula is best suited for all skin types.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
black-plum-extract,octyl-methoxy-cinnamate,zinc-cote,titanium-dioxide,benzophenone-3
Key Ingredients
black plum extract,octyl methoxy cinnamate,zinc cote,titanium dioxide,benzophenone 3
Ingredients Details
Benzophenone-3
Common Name(s): Oxybenzone,2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone,uva+uvb filter
CAS Number: 131-57-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides combined uva and uvb filtration in a single chemical uv filter molecule.
Why It's Used: Combined uva+uvb filter historically used for broad-spectrum coverage in a single ingredient, now increasingly restricted.
How It Works: Benzophenone chromophore absorbs uvb (305nm) and uva-ii (326nm) via two separate nโฯ* transitions. water-soluble allows aqueous phase formulation. single filter providing partial broad-spectrum coverage.
Typically Found In: Sunscreens (being phased out in many markets)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ chemical uva/uvb filter
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Up to 6% (eu), 6% (us fda)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 6%. coral reef/aquatic toxicity โ banned hawaii, palau, some us states. potential endocrine activity at high systemic exposure. ewg score: 7. use declining due to regulatory pressure.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Benzophenone-3's declining use reflects evolving understanding of environmental and endocrine impacts: discovered in coral bleaching studies, its restriction in hawaii (2018) sparked a global trend in marine-safe sunscreen formulations that is reshaping the industry away from bp-3 toward mineral filters and marine-safer organic alternatives.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda uv filter otc monograph,hawaii bp-3 restriction law
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12