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This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
This product contains antioxidants (squalene) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
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A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolAn oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneZinc oxide, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyloctyl salicylate, Tetradecane, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ectoin, Arachidyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Diheptyl succinate, Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum, Calcium sodium borosilicate, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Bisabolol, Citric acid, Arachidyl glucoside, Sodium gluconate, Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Squalene, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Isomalt, Beta vulgaris root extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Aronia melanocarpa fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Sr-hydrozoan polypeptide-1, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene
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We believe that "Andalou Naturals US - Deep Hydration Daily Shade + Blue Light Defense Facial Lotion SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
It contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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