Active Body Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PCA SKIN

Name: PCA SKIN - Active Body Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Brand: PCA SKIN

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Anti-aging, Sun protection

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Irritancy

HIGH

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Sun protection
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Summary

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

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA II	UVA I	Stability
octocrylene
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA II	UVA I	Stability
zinc oxide

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	octisalate	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
2	octocrylene	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
3	zinc oxide	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
4	bentonite	Helps stabilize the product formulation
5	bisabolol	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
6	brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer
7	butyloctyl salicylate	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
8	caprylhydroxamic acid	A preservative
9	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
10	caprylyl glycol	Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
11	cellulose gum	Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
12	cetearyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
13	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
14	coco-glucoside	Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
15	cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract	A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
16	cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract	A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
17	cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract	Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
18	dimethicone	A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
19	ectoin	Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
20	ethyl ferulate
21	ethyl macadamiate	Helps water and oil mix together
22	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
23	jojoba esters	An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
24	mentha piperita (peppermint) extract	Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
25	mentha viridis (spearmint) extract	Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
26	methyl dihydroabietate	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
27	microcrystalline cellulose
28	passiflora incarnata fruit extract
29	polyhydroxystearic acid	Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
30	potassium cetyl phosphate	Helps oil and water mix together
31	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
32	pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract	Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
33	rose extract	Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
34	rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract	A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
35	santalum album (sandalwood) wood extract	Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
36	simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil	Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
37	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
38	water/aqua/eau	Plain old water

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