
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Mineral based sunscreen, 2 main ingredients
FEATURES
High-Level Sun Protection PA++++, SPF 50+ protection, Contains mineral filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, Nourishes and brightens skin, Evens out skin tone, Suitable for all skin types
BEST FOR
normal
CHECKS
Parabens, Sulphates
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Sun Protection Tan Reduction Brightening Nourishing Even Skin ToneBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Nykaa E retail limited Says
Product Description:
Lotus Botanicals Carrot & Niacinamide Glow and De-Tan Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ and PA++++ is a high-performance mineral based sunscreen that offers effective sun protection and broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, while providing nourishing benefits for your skin. Formulated with a blend of natural ingredients, this sunscreen is specifically designed to give your skin a healthy glow and reduce tan. With a broad-spectrum SPF50+ and PA++++ rating, this sunscreen provides excellent protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays, shielding your skin from sun damage and premature aging. The high sun protection factor ensures that your skin is well-protected even under intense sun exposure. It is a mineral sunscreen, which means it uses mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a physical barrier on the skin that reflects and scatters UV rays, rather than absorbing them. Benefits: High-Level Sun Protection (PA++++): Rating (highest), this mineral sunscreen provides maximum protection against UVA reducing the risk of sunburn and premature aging. SPF 50+ offers high level protection against UVB rays. Contains Mineral Filters: It uses mineral filters like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to create a physical barrier on the skin that reflects and scatters UV rays, rather than absorbing them. This doesnโt let UV rays enter your skin layer. Nourishes and Brightens The Skin Evens Out Skin Tone: Carrot extract and Niacinamide work together to nourish and brighten your skin, promoting a more youthful, healthy-looking complexion. It helps to blur imperfections and even out your skin tone, providing glow and radiant complexion. It's suitable for all skin types.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Carrot,Niacinamide
Key Ingredients
Carrot, Niacinamide
Ingredients Details
Niacinamide
Common Name(s): Vitamin b3,nicotinamide,pyridine-3-carboxamide
CAS Number: 98-92-0
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Niacinamide strengthens the skin barrier, reduces visible pore size, regulates sebum production, fades dark spots, and improves skin texture and tone.
Why It's Used: It is used because it addresses multiple skin concerns at once without irritation, making it suitable for all skin types. it is stable in formulations and pairs well with most other actives.
How It Works: Niacinamide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (pigment packets) to skin cells, reducing hyperpigmentation. it also stimulates ceramide synthesis to strengthen the skin barrier and reduces inflammation by modulating cytokine activity.
Typically Found In: Serums,moisturizers,toners,cleansers,eye creams,sunscreens,primers
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ vitamin
Secondary Functions: Barrier repair,brightening,anti-inflammatory
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 2%โ10% (typical: 5%; higher concentrations may cause flushing in some individuals)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes โ synthetic origin
Source Notes: Commercially produced via synthesis from nicotinic acid or 3-cyanopyridine. no animal-derived sources used in cosmetic-grade niacinamide.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; concentrations above 10% may cause temporary flushing in sensitive individuals
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: At concentrations >10%, some users experience niacin flush (transient redness/tingling). generally very well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ one of the best-tolerated actives for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Extensively studied and considered very safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant systemic toxicity concerns at topical concentrations.
Works Well With: Retinol,peptides,ahas/bhas,hyaluronic acid,ceramides,zinc,vitamin c,spf
Avoid Combining With: High concentrations of vitamin c (ascorbic acid) may theoretically convert to niacin โ use at different times if using pure l-ascorbic acid above 15%
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Niacinamide is a precursor to nad+ and nadp+, coenzymes vital to cellular energy metabolism. its benefits for dna repair and mitochondrial function make it a key ingredient in anti-aging strategies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,pubmed clinical studies
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12