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Kinship Self Reflect
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Kinship Self Reflect

SPF 32Efficacy90/100IrritancyMedium·1 UV filter·100% recommend (4 reviews)
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Sun protection
SPF 32 · 1 UV filter
Broad spectrum
SPF 32Broad spectrumMineral filters

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

UV spectrum
UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm
Zinc Oxide
FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount
Zinc Oxide Mineral UVBUVA Photo-stable A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant22.4%
Reef-safe
No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.
Evens skin tone
Side benefit · Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Works well

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).

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.1–0.2%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEffect: Low, below effective doseA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.25–0.45%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 more
Works well

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.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~1.7–2%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.7–1.05%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 4 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) 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.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.6–0.9%
Pyrus malus fruit extractEffect: LowCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~1.3–1.5%
Lactobacillus fermentEffect: LowA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~1.1–1.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.7–1.05%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.1–0.2%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure 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~0.25–0.5%
Moisturizing
Side benefit the brand mentions · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 12 more
Works
What the product description says
“A breakout-free mineral face sunscreen designed to moisturize, prime + protect sensitive skin while strengthening the skin barrier.”
Source: Lovekinship

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: galactoarabinan, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~7.2–8.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.9–6%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~3.2–3.9%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2–2.4%
Pyrus malus fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~1.3–1.5%
Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative~1.1–1.3%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.7–1.05%
Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~0.6–0.95%
Hydrolyzed jojoba estersKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.65%
GalactoarabinanKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally 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~1.7–2%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~7.2–8.8%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~3.2–3.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.7–2%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.7–1.05%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~3.2–3.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2–2.4%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
100%·yes

4 of 4 community members would buy it again.

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  • Danielle· Feb 2024Recommends

    I love this product! It leaves a slight white cast for a few minutes before sinking into my skin, but it might not work for darker complexions, or maybe it would sink in and be fine. It leaves my skin plump and dewy, with a little bit of shine (I prefer calling it glow). It’s my favorite spf and I’ve tried many that have broken me out — this doesn’t. That’s a huge deal for me. The scent is amazing, and I am very sensitive to fragrance. It smells like the most delicious, light vanilla mixed with another fragrance I can’t identify. I hate vanilla, but I love this. Maybe because it’s light. I get migraines, and this scent didn’t give me any migraines. It does sting my eyes sometimes if my face gets wet from sweating, or I’m at the beach, so be careful when applying it, maybe skip the eye area and just put a little bit in the lower forehead around the eyebrows, or try something else for days when you expect to sweat. I wear this everday and it doesn’t bother me. Overall, it’s excellent, makes my skin look amazing as if I just did a treatment, and it’s affordable - a little goes a long way. It was also approved by my dermatologist because it has a high percentage of spf (32), and it works. Last note, I love that this is a clean, cruelty free, mineral spf.

  • MeganK· Aug 2022Recommends

    Love this sunscreen and use it every day. Only stings eyes if it gets wet and then gets into eyes (aka if you go swimming). Wish the price was lower but I try to get it on sale. Dewy product, looks good on my normal/sensitive/slightly combo skin.

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Ingredients

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Zinc oxide22.4%
UV filterKey active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.2–8.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~4.9–6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Coconut alkanes~3.2–3.9%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.7–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Coco-glucoside~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~1.3–1.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Lactobacillus ferment~1.1–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Curcuma longa root oil~0.7–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.6–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.6–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Isostearic acid~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Lecithin~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.4–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure 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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cocos nucifera fruit juice
Galactoarabinan~0.15–0.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Iron oxides~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Cetearyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Coco-glucoside, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Curcuma longa root oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Isostearic acid, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Sclerotium gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Galactoarabinan, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Iron oxides

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Kinship - Self Reflect" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

It is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

It contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product
  • As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.
  • When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, two out of two reviewers report that the product does not pill under makeup.
  • As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers report that the product leaves a white cast.
  • When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not clog pores.
Our users describe the finish of this product as shiny - dewy, They find the product's texture to be heavy - light and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance.

Price

The product retails for 26.00$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen productsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorodsiopscience.iop.org
  5. 5
    ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cellsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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