Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 Light Tropical

Name: Hawaiian Tropic - Island Sport Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 Light Tropical
Brand: Hawaiian Tropic

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
panthenol
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
cetearyl alcohol
diisopropyl adipate
dimethicone
glycerin
homosalate
mangifera indica seed butter
octocrylene
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

95 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
octocrylene
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
homosalate

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What does the product description say?

"Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging."

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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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.

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: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
panthenol	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) 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
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
mangifera indica seed butter	LOW
psidium guajava fruit extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
homosalate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.	2.2% Declared
octocrylene A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen	4.2% Declared
homosalate A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation	7% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
diisopropyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	7.3% - 8.9%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	4.7% - 5.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	3.6% - 4.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.5% - 1%
acrylates/c12-22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer	2.3% - 2.8%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	1.9% - 2.4%
c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth	1.8% - 2.2%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	1.4% - 1.8%
ceteth-10 phosphate	0.95% - 1.15%
dicetyl phosphate	0.65% - 1%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	0.6% - 0.85%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	0.5% - 0.75%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.45% - 0.65%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.4% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.35% - 0.6%
tocopheryl acetate A 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.	0.3% - 0.6%
mangifera indica seed butter Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.3% - 0.55%
carica papaya fruit extract	0.25% - 0.5%
mangifera indica fruit extract A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin	0.25% - 0.5%
passiflora incarnata fruit extract	0.25% - 0.5%
plumeria acutifolia flower extract	0.3% - 0.5%
psidium guajava fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.25% - 0.45%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.25% - 0.45%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.2% - 0.4%
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