Works for:
Sun protection
Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Works for:
Sun protection
Padimate O. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. There are concerns about the safety of this sunscreen ingredient, but conclusive evidence in either direction is missing. Because of the safety concerns, it is rarely used in leave-in skincare
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Used to thicken the product consistency
Ethylhexyl dimethyl paba, Benzophenone-3, Ozokerite, Glyceryl rosinate, Cetyl lactate, Myristyl lactate, Lanolin oil, Cetyl acetate, Unknown, Beeswax, Tocopherol, Acetylated lanolin alcohol, Unknown, Styrene, Microcrystalline wax, Bht, Vegetable oil, Zea mays starch, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Iron oxides, Ci 77492