Effectiveness
47 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
stearic acid | HIGH | ||
cetearyl olivate | HIGH | ||
sorbitan olivate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate | ||
rosa damascena flower extract | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water/aqua | Plain old water |
2 | 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 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
4 | cetearyl olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
5 | shea butter ethyl esters | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | , moringa | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | glucoside | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function |
8 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
9 | 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 |
10 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
11 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
12 | leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate | A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine |
13 | rosa damascena (rose) flower extract | |
14 | algae | |
15 | aloe barbadensis (aloe) 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 |
16 | opuntia ficus-indica (prickly pear) seed oil | |
17 | moringa oleifera (moringa) seed oil | A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid |
18 | adansonia digitata (baobab) seed oil | |
19 | asiaticoside | An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating |
20 | ceramide np | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
21 | lauroyl lysine | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture |
22 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
23 | sclerotium gum | Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
24 | phytosterols | Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function |
25 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | 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 |
26 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
27 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | 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 |
28 | pelargonium graveolens (geranium) leaf / flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
29 | santalum spicatum (sandalwood) wood oil | |
30 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) flower oil | A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating |
31 | tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) flower oil | |
32 | chamomilla recutita | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
33 | matricaria (chamomile) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
34 | oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides | |
35 | bisabolol | An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties |
36 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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