Effectiveness
96 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
octocrylene | ||||
homosalate | ||||
ethylhexyl salicylate |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
vitis vinifera seed oil |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
c12-15 alkyl benzoate | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
isopropyl myristate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
homosalate | ||
octocrylene |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | avobenzone 2.96% | 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 8.78% | 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 4.88% | 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 5.92% | 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 |
5 | . : cosmetic: | The ingredient is not recognized |
6 | butane | |
7 | isopropyl myristate | An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic |
8 | 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 |
9 | dicaprylyl ether | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients |
10 | 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 |
11 | sorbitan trioleate | |
12 | c30-45 alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane | Used to create a nice product texture |
13 | paraffin | Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency |
14 | isoeugenol | |
15 | fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
16 | silica silylate | Helps create a thicker product consistency |
17 | vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil | A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
18 | 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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