Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen C

Name: Hawaiian Tropic - Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen C
Brand: Hawaiian Tropic

SPF 30

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Sun protection
Evens skin tone

KEY INGREDIENTS

Mineral oil
panthenol
dimethicone
Octinoxate
isododecane
octocrylene
Oxybenzone
titanium dioxide
diisopropyl adipate
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IRRITANCY

HIGH

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$8.99

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Size: 6 oz

Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen C

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Can the product deliver on its promises?

WIMJ summary for sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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
benzophenone-3
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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What does the product description say?

"Silk Hydration Weightless Sunscreen C"

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: panthenol.

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, isododecane.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
dimethicone	HIGH
paraffinum liquidum	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Sun protection
Moisturizing
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 60/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
octocrylene
benzophenone-3

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating	7.5% Declared
ethylhexyl salicylate Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not 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	5% 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	7% Declared
benzophenone-3 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	6% Declared
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	5.7% Declared
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	23% - 35%
isobutane	6.8% - 10.2%
isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture	5% - 7.5%
diisopropyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	3.8% - 5.7%
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	3% - 4.5%
va/butyl maleate/isobornyl acrylate copolymer	2.1% - 3.1%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	1.4% - 2.1%
hydroxypropylcellulose	1.3% - 2%
paraffinum liquidum Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function	1.4% - 2%
ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.	0.9% - 1.35%
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.	0.55% - 1.35%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.5% - 1.15%
water Plain old water	0.4% - 0.95%
carica papaya fruit extract	0.35% - 0.85%
colocasia antiquorum root extract	0.3% - 0.75%
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	0.2% - 0.7%
passiflora incarnata fruit extract	0.15% - 0.55%
plumeria acutifolia flower extract	0.15% - 0.5%
psidium guajava fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.1% - 0.45%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract 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% - 0.7%
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