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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.
“Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dryness, Fine Lines, and Wrinkles Formulation Lightweight Lotion Highlighted Ingredients , Zinc Oxide 14.2% Provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.”
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 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 contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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.
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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 alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Methyl dihydroabietateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA 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 oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Camelina sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Carthamus tinctorius oleosomesHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateOne 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 GlycerinA 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 butterHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumAn 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 BisabololUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholNon-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 copolymerCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideZinc oxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyloctyl salicylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Methyl dihydroabietate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Acacia senegal gum, Bisabolol, Coco-glucoside, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Laminaria digitata extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium gluconate, Arachidyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Water, Citric acid, Gamma-nonalactone, Gamma-octalactone, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Trans-2-hexenal, Vanillin, Maltol, Dimethyl heptenal
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Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Coola - Mineral Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 - Tropical Coconut" can provide reliable sun protection. 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).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Coola" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
The product retails for 36.00$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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