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avobenzone 3%
| Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
| 2 |
homosalate 10%
| 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 |
| 3 |
octisalate 5%
| 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 |
| 4 |
octocrylene 7%
| 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 |
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water
| Plain old water |
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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 |
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propylene glycol
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
| 8 |
diisopropyl sebacate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish |
| 9 |
styrene/acrylates copolymer
| Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters |
| 10 |
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 |
| 11 |
alcohol denat
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
| 12 |
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 |
| 13 |
potassium cetyl phosphate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 14 |
acrylates copolymer
| Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency |
| 15 |
ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
| 16 |
aaprylic/capric triglyceride
| The ingredient is not recognized |
| 17 |
caprylyl glycol
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
| 18 |
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate
| Used to stabilize the product formulation |
| 19 |
disodium edta
| Stabilizes the product formulation |
| 20 |
glyceryl stearate
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
| 21 |
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
| Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
| 22 |
isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
| 23 |
myristic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic |
| 24 |
palmitic acid
| An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it |
| 25 |
peg-100 stearate
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
| 26 |
peg-8 laurate
| Helps oil and water mix together |
| 27 |
pentylene glycol
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
| 28 |
phenoxyethanol
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
| 29 |
sodium chloride
| Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
| 30 |
stearic acid
| Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
| 31 |
t-butyl alcohol
| Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating |
| 32 |
tocopherol
| 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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triethanolamine
| Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell |
