Effectiveness
86 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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octocrylene | ||||
ethylhexyl salicylate |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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zinc oxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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octocrylene | ||
butyloctyl salicylate | ||
caprylhydroxamic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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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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