Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Lotion SPF 60 Body Sunscreen" 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 helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 1.10% - 1.40%, avobenzone 1.60% - 2.00%, mexoryl xl 0.55% - 0.80%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul t 0.50% - 0.75%, octocrylene 2.10% - 2.50% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.20% - 0.35%.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. 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.
Price
The product retails at around 29.96CA$ in Canada and for 35.99$ in the United States.
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