Chemists' Own Dry Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ (new formulation)
SPF 50+, broad spectrum, lotion. AUST L 392821, from Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd.
Keep using sunscreen. The TGA says its benefits far outweigh any risks, and nothing here says a product is unsafe: the limits are proposals.
Active ingredients
| Ingredient | On the ARTG as | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octocrylene | octocrylene | 80 mg/g | 8% |
| Homosalate Under review | homosalate | 60 mg/g | 6% |
| Avobenzone | butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | 30 mg/g | 3% |
Percent by weight: the ARTG gives each active in mg per gram, and 10 mg/g is 1%.
Against the TGA’s proposed limits
Homosalate, 6%
| Option | Proposed limit | This product |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.28% or less in any sunscreen | Above |
| 2 | 0.68% or less, and only in sunscreens for the face and hands | Above |
| 3 | 2.7% or less, and only in face and hand sunscreens for people 18 and over | Above |
We read “for the body” from the product’s name. Interim decision due by the end of 2026. More on homosalate.
Where this comes from
Everything above is from this product’s entry on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods: ARTG 392821, Chemists' Own Dry Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF50+ (new formulation). We read its public summary on 21 October 2026; the entry dates from 26 July 2022. The name on the shelf can differ from the register’s. If the label shows a different AUST L number, it’s a different formula. Spotted a mistake? Email hello@sunscreenfilters.com.
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