Earth Mama Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 25
- Moisturizing
- Sun protection
- Anti-oxidation
- Agran oil
- beeswax
- butyrospermum parkii butter
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- +8 more
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Can the product deliver on its promises?
WIMJ summary for sun protection
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
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.
Non-organic (mineral) filters
| Ingredient | UVB | UVA I | UVA II | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| zinc oxide |  | | | |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
HIGH | |  | |
HIGH | | | |
HIGH | | |
WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation
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.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
MEDIUM
| | | |
LOW
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LOW
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-oxidation |
Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| caprylic/capric triglyceride | | |
| olea europaea fruit oil | | |
| simmondsia chinensis seed oil | | |
Ingredients by volume
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
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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
| 20%
Declared
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An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
| 23% - 34% |
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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
| 6.9% - 10.3% |
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Questions
Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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