PCA SKIN Active Body Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30

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

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

bisabolol
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
dimethicone
ectoin
glycerin
jojoba esters
methyl dihydroabietate
octocrylene
pyrus malus fruit extract
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
tocopherol
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

90 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
octocrylene
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
zinc oxide

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What does the product description say?

"This ocean friendly, water-resistant broad spectrum SPF protects against UVA/UVB rays while delivering ingredients that protect the skin from aging pollutants and other environmental stressors."

Skinstore

WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

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"Broad spectrum protection defends skin against aging UVA rays and burning UVB rays"

Walmart

WIMJ summary

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: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ectoin	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
octocrylene
butyloctyl salicylate
caprylhydroxamic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
ethylhexyl salicylate 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	23% - 35%
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	6.3% - 9.4%
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	5.3% - 8%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	3.5% - 5.3%
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	2.8% - 4.2%
brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer	2.5% - 3.7%
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	2.2% - 3.2%
caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative	2% - 3%
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	1.9% - 2.8%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	1.3% - 2%
cellulose gum Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions	0.9% - 1.35%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	0.85% - 1.25%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.45% - 1.05%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	0.45% - 1%
cucumis melo fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.4% - 0.9%
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	0.4% - 0.9%
cucumis sativus 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	0.4% - 0.9%
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	0.4% - 0.9%
ectoin Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function	0.3% - 0.75%
ethyl ferulate	0.3% - 0.75%
ethyl macadamiate Helps water and oil mix together	0.3% - 0.75%
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	0.35% - 0.8%
jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function	0.3% - 0.75%
mentha piperita extract Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.35% - 0.75%
mentha viridis extract Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.3% - 0.75%
methyl dihydroabietate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.8%
microcrystalline cellulose	0.35% - 0.75%
passiflora incarnata fruit extract	0.2% - 0.8%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.3% - 0.75%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.75%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	0.3% - 0.75%
pyrus malus fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content	0.2% - 0.8%
rose extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.75%
rubus idaeus fruit extract A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.2% - 0.75%
santalum album wood extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.6%
simmondsia chinensis 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.	0.15% - 0.7%
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	0.15% - 0.55%
water Plain old water	0.1% - 0.45%
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