We believe that "Lavozon - Sensitive Sun Balsam SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.00% - 2.40%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, octisalate 2.50% - 3.10%, octocrylene 6.00% - 7.30% and ensulizole 1.20% - 1.40%.

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 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 can the product work for?

Sun protection

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

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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.

octocrylene 6% - 7.3%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2% - 2.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb 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.

Anti-aging

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.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: carnosine.

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

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).

Moisturizing

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: carnosine, 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: glycine soja oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

glycerin 3% - 3.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycine soja oil 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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

tocopheryl acetate 0.6% - 0.85%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A 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.

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carnosine 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

octocrylene 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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alcohol denat. 4.2% - 5.2%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

octocrylene 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

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glycine soja oil 0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

octocrylene 6% - 7.3%

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Works for: Sun protection

alcohol denat. 4.2% - 5.2%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water, Octocrylene, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Triacontanyl pvp, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium hydroxide, Vp/hexadecene copolymer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carnosine, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Unknown

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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone glycyrrhetinic acid +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane carnosine +4 more Other: gluconolactone panthenol +9 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +2 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +3 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +26 more

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