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What Preservatives Are Used In Sunscreens?

I bought a new sunscreen and here are the ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 60, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum I just wondering whether this sunscreen doesnt contain any preservatives. I dont want to use spoiled product tho
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The above mentioned contents are ideal for a broad spectrum sunscreen. Apply a small amount on full face and neck 20 mins before you step out and make sure you reapply every 3.5-4 hours as that is the time span the sunscreen gives protection.

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What Preservatives Are Used In Sunscreens?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The above mentioned contents are ideal for a broad spectrum sunscreen. Apply a small amount on full face and neck 20 mins before you step out and make sure you reapply every 3.5-4 hours as that is the time span the sunscreen gives protection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.