Effectiveness
72 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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gluconolactone | HIGH | ||
camellia sinensis leaf extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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beeswax | HIGH | ||
olea europaea fruit oil | HIGH | ||
elaeis guineensis oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | ||
olea europaea fruit oil | ||
diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (spring water | Plain old water |
2 | isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate | Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US |
3 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | 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 |
4 | olea europaea (olive) fruit oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
5 | elaeis guineensis (palm) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | titanium dioxide | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
7 | [nano] (mineral uv-filter), | The ingredient is not recognized |
8 | diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate | Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet |
9 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
10 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
11 | cetearyl glucoside | Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture |
12 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
13 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
14 | aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice powder | 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 |
15 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
16 | chamomilla recutita (chamomile) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
17 | althaea officinalis (marshmallow) root extract | |
18 | camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
19 | leontopodium alpinum (edelweiss) leaf extract | |
20 | commiphora myrrha (myrrh) oil | |
21 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
22 | sodium stearoyl glutamate | Helps oil and water mix together |
23 | gluconolactone | A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
24 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
25 | sodium dehydroacetate | A preservative |
26 | phytic acid. *78.6% | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics |
27 | , ^fairly traded (period after opening 6m). | The ingredient is not recognized |
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