
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.
“Antioxidant and fatty acid-rich Broccoli Seed Extract protects the skin from UV and free radical damage, and is a natural alternative to retinol, encouraging youthful and even skin texture and tone.”
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.
“Antioxidant and fatty acid-rich Broccoli Seed Extract protects the skin from UV and free radical damage, and is a natural alternative to retinol, encouraging youthful and even skin texture and tone.”
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).
“A refreshing and ultra-lightweight gel that provides a burst of soothing hydration, leaving your skin looking and feeling refreshed, dewy and rejuvenated.”
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: cocos nucifera oil, ricinus communis seed oil.
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One 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 GlycerinHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTraditionally 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 juiceMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
More about Silybum marianum extractAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSoftens 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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilOne 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 GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumTraditionally 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 plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCan 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 berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish
More about Heptyl undecylenateA 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 oxideHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic 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 triglycerideA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA 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 oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractWater, Glycerin, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Musa paradisiaca fruit extract, P-anisic acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Silybum marianum extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Water, Propanediol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Sodium levulinate, Stearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Acacia senegal gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cucumis sativus seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Water, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium anisate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Chamomilla recutita extract, Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Heptyl undecylenate, Zinc oxide, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ricinus communis seed oil, Candelilla cera, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa canina seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
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