Is this sunscreen suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin?

Yes, the formula is fragrance-free and dermatologist tested, which makes it generally gentle, but the presence of several synthetic chemical UV filters can cause irritation in highly sensitive or acne-prone skin, so a patch test is advisable before full-body use.

What is the function of Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate in this formula?

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (also known as Tinosorb S) acts as a broad-spectrum UVA filter; it absorbs high-energy UVA rays, stabilizes other UV filters and helps prevent photo-aging while being photostable and water-resistant.

How often should Sollution SPF 30 be applied and can it be combined with other active skincare ingredients?

Apply a generous layer (approximately 2 mg per cm2) to clean, dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply every two hours or after swimming, sweating or toweling; it can be layered under moisturizers or makeup, but avoid applying strong retinoids or high-strength acids immediately before sun exposure as they may increase skin sensitivity.

Apoteket • 200 ml

Sollotion högt skydd SPF 30

Suncare

Product Insights

Sollution High Protection SPF 30 from Apoteket is a water-resistant sunscreen formulated with a blend of organic UV filters, glycerin, canola oil and vitamin E, delivering broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection while helping to keep the skin moisturized. The product is fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested and includes skin-conditioning ingredients, but it relies on several synthetic chemical filters such as Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, which may irritate very sensitive skin and are not reef-safe. Packaged in a recyclable plastic tube, the 200 ml tube is designed for outdoor activities that require extra waterproof performance.

Comparative Analysis

Positioned as a high-SPF, extra-waterproof sunscreen for pharmacy shoppers, it stands out by combining multiple modern organic UV filters with added glycerin and vitamin E, targeting consumers who want reliable sun protection without fragrance.

Ingredients

Aqua, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Phenoxyethyl Caprylate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, VP/Eicosene Copolymer, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Canola Oil, Dimethicone, Inositol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol.

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