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MEDIUMIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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zinc oxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | HIGH | ||
helianthus annuus seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
vitis vinifera seed extract | HIGH | ||
rubus idaeus seed oil |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
polyhydroxystearic acid | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | zinc oxide | 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 |
3 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
4 | polyhydroxystearic acid | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
5 | isostearic acid | Used to create a nice product texture |
6 | glycerine | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
7 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
8 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
9 | cocoglucoside | Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating |
10 | hyaluronic acid | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation |
11 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
12 | cetearyl glucoside | Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
13 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
14 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) nut oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 | rubus idaeus (raspberry) seed oil | A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin |
16 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
17 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
18 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
19 | bisabolol | An 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 |
20 | tocopherol (vitamin e | Pure 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 |
21 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A 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 |
22 | citrus grandis (grapefruit) seed extract | |
23 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
24 | punica granatum (pomegranate) seed extract | |
25 | althea officinalis (marsh mallow) root extract | |
26 | gandoderma lucidum (reishi) mushroom extract | |
27 | vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract | A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation |
28 | actinidia deliciosa (kiwi) fruit extract | |
29 | , (vinanza kiwi). | The ingredient is not recognized |
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