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“If you have dry skin, you may find that you need to apply a hydrator to the skin before use.”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, ethyl linoleate.
This product contains antioxidants (ferulic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
This product contains ferulic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: ethyl linoleate, ferulic acid, polypodium leucotomos leaf extract.
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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
More about Titanium dioxideEnhances 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
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateNeo Heliopan AP. A UV filter. Effective against UVA II rays. It is stable. It is water-soluble, which helps to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet
More about Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonateHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineA non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsTinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineHelps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolUvinul 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
More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Butylene glycol cocoateEnsulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations
More about Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphateHelps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideA plant extract that has been shown to be effective in helping boost skin's ability to protect against UV radiation and reduce hyperpigmentation when taken orally. No conclusive evidence for its effectiveness and effective concentration in topical application
More about Polypodium leucotomos leaf extractA potent anti-oxidant that has been shown to be effective in neutralizing free radicals in skin. There seem to have a synergetic effect of ferulic acid, vitamin E and C, meaning that when the ingredients are used together, they enhance each other's ability protect the skin against free radicals. Ferulic acid also helps to stabilize other ingredients - including vitamins C and E. It can help to even out the skin tone. Ferulic acid is approved for use as a sunscreen ingredient in Japan in concentrations up to 10%
More about Ferulic acidUvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazoneHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Plankton extractA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfateUvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
More about Diethylhexyl butamido triazoneOne 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 GlycerinActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateA 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 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 stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHelps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking
More about Ethyl linoleateUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Titanium dioxide, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, C13-15 alkane, Arginine, C14-22 alcohols, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Hexylene glycol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, Butylene glycol cocoate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Ceteareth-25, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Polypodium leucotomos leaf extract, Ferulic acid, Caffeic acid, Physalis angulata extract, Ethylhexyl triazone, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Melanin, Camellia sinensis extract, Plankton extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Oxothiazolidine, Phenylpropanol, Disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Hydrolyzed wheat protein/pvp crosspolymer, Ppg-15 stearyl ether benzoate, Troxerutin, Glycerin, Silica, Propanediol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Phytosphingosine hcl, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenyl triacetate, Butylene glycol, Ethyl linoleate, Oleyl alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene
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