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Naturopathica Calendula Broad Spectrum SPF Duo
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
zinc oxide
15%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
butyloctyl salicylate
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Calendula & Butterfly Ginger Eye Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen This lightweight eye cream, featuring calendula and butterfly ginger, helps awaken tired eyes and prevent environmental damage. (.5 oz.)
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Evens skin tone
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Delivered to you with Zero Net Carbon Footprint SET INCLUDES Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen This nourishing lotion features calming calendula to deliver soothing hydration and protect against UVA/UVB rays. (1.7 oz.)
galactoarabinan
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
xylitylglucoside
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
anhydroxylitol
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
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Anti-oxidation
polygonum aviculare extract
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
caffeine
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
borago officinalis seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cetearyl alcohol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
zinc oxide
15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
coco-caprylate/caprate
5.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Galactoarabinan, C12-16 alcohols, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Isododecane, Propanediol, Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Borago officinalis seed oil, Caprylyl glycol, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Xylitylglucoside, Isostearic acid, Cetearyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Anhydroxylitol, Citric acid, Trehalose, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Punica granatum flower extract, Xylitol, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Lecithin, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Polygonum aviculare extract, Caffeine, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Xanthophylls, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Galactoarabinan, Glycerin, Triethyl citrate, Cetearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Butyloctyl salicylate, Propanediol, Cetearyl glucoside, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Tagetes minuta flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Ethyl ferulate, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Glyceryl caprylate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xylitylglucoside, Coco-glucoside, Bisabolol, Xanthan gum, Isostearic acid, Anhydroxylitol, Citric acid, Xylitol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Polygonum aviculare extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Trehalose, Xanthophylls
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