Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals SPF30 Clear Zinc Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion

Name: Babo Botanicals - SPF30 Clear Zinc Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion
Brand: Babo Botanicals

SPF 30Efficacy90/100IrritancyHigh·1 UV filter

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Sun protection

SPF 30 · 1 UV filter

Broad spectrum

SPF 30Broad spectrumMineral filtersWater-resistantTinted

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Zinc Oxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable 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 colorant19%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · No ingredient credited for this claim

Works well

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).

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter

Works well

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.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–35%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~2.9–4.4%

Moisturizing

Side benefit the brand mentions · Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 9 more

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What the product description says

“Plus, it features skin-soothing certified organic oils to moisturize skin while supplying vitamins and antioxidants.”

Source: Follain

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: glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~3.8–5.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.9–4.4%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.8–2.8%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.5–1.2%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.45–1.05%

Hippophae rhamnoides oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.~0.35–0.8%

Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~0.1–0.35%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~23–35%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.8%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.15%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Nasturtium officinale extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~2.2–3.3%est.

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.25%est.

Hippophae rhamnoides oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.High~0.35–0.8%est.

Nasturtium officinale extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.7%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~23–35%est.

Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~3.8–5.7%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.8%est.

Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.9–4.4%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.01–0.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide19%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally 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

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Water~8.4–12.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~3.8–5.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A 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

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Calendula officinalis extract~2.2–3.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Caryodendron orinocense nut oil~0.95–1.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.8–1.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Glycerin~0.5–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Glyceryl stearate~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Hexylene glycol~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Nasturtium officinale extract~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Pueraria lobata (kudzu) extract

Not recognized

Rosa canina seed oil~0.1–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

More about Rosa canina seed oil

Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Stearic acid~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Zea mays starch~0.01–0.05%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Propanediol~0.01–0.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Chamomilla recutita extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hexylene glycol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Nasturtium officinale extract, Parfum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Potassium sorbate, Unknown, Rosa canina seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Sodium bicarbonate, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Zea mays starch, Propanediol

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Product summary

We believe that "Babo Botanicals - SPF30 Clear Zinc Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Babo Botanicals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 15.99$ up to 18.00$ in the United States and for 26.50CA$ in Canada.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

1
A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
2
Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
5
ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
6
Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
7
Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretionpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
10
Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
11
Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
12
Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
13
Nasturtium officinale R. Br. effectively reduces the skin inflammation induced by croton oil via glucocorticoid receptor-dependent and NF-κB pathways without causing toxicological effects in micepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
16
Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com

Babo BotanicalsSPF30 Clear Zinc Fragrance Free Sunscreen Lotion

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