NABL Test Report for Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen
Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen: NABL Lab Test Report
NABL lab test report for Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen: heavy metals not detected, pathogens absent and pH 6.52. Batch BCC3535.
Safety Summary: Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen
Is Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen safe? Yes. It was independently tested at Sigma Test & Research Centre, a laboratory accredited by NABL (Accreditation No. TC-5369). The tested sample, from batch BCC3535, was analysed against the limits in the referenced standards.
Free from lead and cadmium. The report found no detectable lead or cadmium - both were below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Free from harmful bacteria and fungi. Four organisms were tested: Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. All were reported Absent. Total microbial count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 1000 cfu/gm); Total yeast & mould count was Less than 10 cfu/gm (limit 100 cfu/gm).
Gentle, skin-friendly pH. The measured pH is 6.52, which is mildly acidic.
Sulphate-free and paraben-free. The published ingredient list contains no sulphates, parabens or mineral oil.
Is it chemical free? No cosmetic is chemical-free - water itself is a chemical. This one is free from sulphates, parabens, mineral oil and any detectable lead or cadmium.
What these results cover. The laboratory findings apply to the tested sample from batch BCC3535 and the parameters listed on this page. Skin tolerance is assessed separately, in the dermatological patch test certificate. NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
Key Findings at a Glance
Results of Analysis
Result is the measured outcome for this batch. Requirement / Limit is the specification where the standard defines one; a dash means it defines none. Test Method is the standard the laboratory followed.
| Parameter | Result | Requirement / Limit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical & Organoleptic | |||
| Appearance | Light yellow coloured soft mass | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Colour | Light yellow | - | STRC/STP/F256 |
| Odour | Characteristic | - | STRC/STP/P044 |
| Chemical Parameters | |||
| pH | 6.52 | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Total residue, % w/w | 17.33 | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Total fatty matter, % w/w | 10.32 | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Thermal Stability (45± 1C for 48 hour) | Passes the test | - | IS:6608:2004 |
| Water Content, % w/w | 78.32 | - | IS:7679:1978 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.036 | - | Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 |
| Heavy Metals | |||
| Lead (as Pb), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Cadmium (as Cd), ppm | Not Detected (DL 0.25) | - | STRC/STP/P018 |
| Microbial Counts | |||
| Total microbial count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 1000 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Total yeast & mould count, cfu/gm | Less than 10 | NMT 100 | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pathogens | |||
| Escherichia coli, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Staphylococcus aureus, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
| Candida albicans, per gm | Absent | Shall be absent | IS:14648:2011 |
Understanding These Tests for Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen
Physical & Organoleptic
On the tested sample, Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen was recorded as a light yellow coloured soft mass, light yellow in colour and with a characteristic odour.
These checks record what the laboratory observed in the sample as received.
Chemical Parameters
It also lists pH 6.52, total residue 17.33 % w/w, total fatty matter 10.32 % w/w, thermal Stability Passes the test, water Content 78.32 % w/w and specific Gravity 1.036, for which the standard sets no specification.
Chemical parameters are measured against the standard's specification where one exists.
Heavy Metals
In this report, Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen showed no detectable lead or cadmium - each below the laboratory's detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg.
Heavy metals can enter a product through raw materials or manufacturing.
Microbial Counts
Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen recorded total microbial count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 1000 cfu/gm and total yeast & mould count Less than 10 cfu/gm against a limit of NMT 100 cfu/gm.
These tests count viable microorganisms against the limits set by the standard.
Pathogens
In the tested sample of Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans were reported Absent - not detected in the tested quantity.
Pathogen tests cover only the organisms listed, not all microorganisms.
Test Overview
| Report Title | Chemical and Microbiological Analysis - Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen |
| Parameters Measured | physical and organoleptic properties, chemical parameters, heavy metals, microbial counts and pathogens |
| Test Type | Laboratory chemical and microbiological analysis of a product sample |
| Test Methods | IS:6608:2004; IS:7679:1978; Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022; IS:14648:2011 |
| Sample Tested | BCC3535 (50 g x 6) |
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Claims and Their Evidence
Lab-sourced rows are measured results. Product-page rows are the brand's own claims, shown with the brand's qualifier. The laboratory report is not evidence for cosmetic-benefit claims.
| Statement | Evidence / basis | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No detectable heavy metals | Lead and Cadmium reported Not Detected at a detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg. | Lab report 13019377/A |
| Within microbiological limits | Counts within the standard limits; specified pathogens reported Absent. | Lab report 13019377/B |
| Sulphate-free cleansing base | No SLS or SLES in the published ingredient list. | Product ingredient list |
| Paraben-free | No parabens in the published ingredient list. | Product ingredient list |
Report Details
| Testing Laboratory | Sigma Test & Research Centre (NABL-accredited, Accreditation No. TC-5369) |
| ULR Number | TC536923000012871F |
| Report No. | 13019377/A, 13019377/B |
| Report Issue Date | 04/12/2023 |
| Testing Period | 25/11/2023 to 02/12/2023 |
| Batch Tested | BCC3535 (Mfg. 08/2023; 08/2025) |
| Standards Referenced | IS:6608:2004; IS:7679:1978; Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022; IS:14648:2011 |
| Authorised Signatory | Vinit Sharma, Person Incharge, Sigma Test & Research Centre |
What This Report Shows
What the results demonstrate
- Physical characteristics of the tested sample were recorded as observed by the laboratory.
- The listed heavy metals were below the laboratory's detection limit in the tested sample.
- The tested sample met the microbiological count limits of the referenced standard.
- The specified pathogenic microorganisms were reported Absent in the tested sample.
- Testing was performed by an NABL-accredited laboratory.
What the results do not demonstrate
- They do not certify the product; NABL accredits laboratories, not products.
- They do not establish overall safety or suitability for every individual.
- They do not prove any cosmetic-benefit or performance claim; those are addressed separately and on the product page.
- They do not cover parameters or organisms outside those listed.
- They apply to the tested sample from the stated batch, not necessarily to other batches.
Formulation at a Glance
From the ingredient list published on the product page. Not part of the laboratory report.
Active Ingredients
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 derivative used for tone and barrier support. |
| Centella Asiatica Extract | Cica; botanical used in soothing and barrier formulas. |
Moisturising and Emollient
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Light emollient with a dry finish. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Light coconut-derived emollient that spreads easily. |
Conditioning Agents
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Cyclopentasiloxane | Volatile silicone giving a light, smooth application. |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | Silicone that smooths the surface and adds slip. |
| Caprylyl Methicone | Light silicone that improves spreadability. |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | Silicone powder that gives a soft-focus finish. |
UV Filters
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate) | UVB filter. |
| Zinc Oxide | Mineral UV filter with soothing properties. |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (Uvinul A Plus) | UVA filter (Uvinul A Plus). |
| Titanium Dioxide | Mineral UV filter; also used as a white pigment. |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (Tinosorb S) | Broad-spectrum UV filter (Tinosorb S). |
Texture and Stability
| Component | Role in the formulation |
|---|---|
| Tapioca Starch | Plant starch used for a dry, powdery finish. |
What the Formulation Leaves Out
| Excluded | Basis |
|---|---|
| No sulphates | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No parabens | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
| No mineral oil | Not present in the published ingredient list. |
Published Research on Key Actives
Published literature on each ingredient, not studies on this product.
| Ingredient | Published finding | Relevance to the formulation |
|---|---|---|
| Niacinamide | Topical niacinamide has been reported to improve the appearance of ageing facial skin, including tone and texture (Bissett DL, et al. Dermatol Surg. 2005;31(7 Pt 2):860-865). | Supports the inclusion of niacinamide in tone and barrier formulas. |
| Zinc Oxide | Zinc oxide is an established broad-spectrum mineral UV filter (Smijs TG, Pavel S. Nanotechnol Sci Appl. 2011;4:95-112). | Supports zinc oxide as a mineral sun-protection filter. |
| Centella Asiatica (Cica) | Centella asiatica has documented wound-healing and soothing activity in dermatological use (Bylka W, et al. Postepy Dermatol Alergol. 2013;30(1):46-49). | Supports centella asiatica as a soothing botanical. |
Dermatological Patch Testing
This NABL lab test report covers the chemical and microbiological analysis of Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen. Skin tolerance is assessed separately: Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen is dermatologically patch tested on human subjects under the supervision of a qualified dermatologist. The patch test certificate page for this product has not been published online yet; this page will link to it once it is live.
View the Original Lab Report
The complete original report for Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen is available as issued by the laboratory. It carries the laboratory letterhead, the ULR number, and the authorised signatory's details.
The Tested Product
Centella & Niacinamide Oil & Acne Control Sunscreen
The results on this page come from laboratory testing of a sample from batch BCC3535. See the complete ingredient list, current offers and reviews on the product page.
View ProductFrequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. In this report, Lead and Cadmium were reported below the laboratory's stated detection limit of 0.25 mg/kg at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369).
A: For the tested batch, microbial counts were reported within the limits of the referenced standard and the specified pathogens were reported Absent. These results indicate the tested sample met the referenced microbiological limits; they do not establish overall product safety.
A: The measured pH in this report is 6.52.
A: The published ingredient list for this product contains no sulphates, parabens or mineral oil. This is based on the ingredient list, not on the laboratory report, which covers contaminants and microbiological quality.
A: No. The report covers chemical and microbiological parameters on a sample from the stated batch. Performance and cosmetic-benefit claims are made by the brand on the product page and are not part of this laboratory report.
A: "Not Detected" means a substance was below the laboratory's stated detection limit using the specified method. "Absent" means a specified microorganism was not detected in the tested quantity using the referenced method.
A: A ULR (Unique Lab Report) number is a one-of-a-kind identifier that NABL-accredited laboratories print on every test report, making it traceable. The ULR for this report is TC536923000012871F. The original report PDF linked on this page carries the laboratory letterhead and authorised signatory details.
A: No. NABL accredits laboratories, not products. This page reports the results of testing performed at Sigma Test & Research Centre, an NABL-accredited laboratory (Accreditation No. TC-5369) on a sample of this product. It does not represent a product certification by NABL.
A: The report covers batch BCC3535 (manufactured 08/2023). The laboratory report states the tested sample as 50 g x 6. Results refer only to the tested sample and the parameters listed.
References
- IS:6608:2004. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- IS:7679:1978. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission.
- IS:14648:2011. Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Smijs TG, Pavel S. Nanotechnol Sci Appl. 2011;4:95-112.
- Sigma Test & Research Centre. Test reports 13019377/A, 13019377/B.
