Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Sun protection
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
The ingredient list suggests that "Naturopathica - Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion" 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: butyloctyl salicylate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses zinc oxide.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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 for 68.00$ in the United States.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Its non-whitening micronized zinc protects from UVA/UVB rays, premature aging, and future damage, including the risk of skin cancer.
Source: Naturopathica
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.
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (polygonum aviculare extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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).
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.
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
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Calendula Essential Hydrating Lotion
Source: From product name
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:
anhydroxylitol, galactoarabinan.
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: borago officinalis seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 90/100.
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Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
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
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
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
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
A plant extract that contains a flavanol Juglanin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, 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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- Juglanin ameliorates UVB-induced skin carcinogenesis via anti-inflammatory and proapoptotic effects in vivo and in vitro
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