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Active Body Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30 PCA SKIN

PCA SKIN - Active Body Protection Broad Spectrum SPF 30
SPF30
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Sun protection
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

86 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Sun protection
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

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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
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
ethylhexyl salicylate
meets threshold
cross
cross
meets threshold
Non-organic (mineral) filters
Ingredient
UVB
UVA II
UVA I
Stability
zinc oxide
checkmark
meets threshold
meets threshold
meets threshold
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promise
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."
From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
octocrylene
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
butyloctyl salicylate
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
caprylhydroxamic acid
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
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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Scientific Sources

  • A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
  • Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
  • Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products
  • Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods
  • ZnO nanoparticles and organic chemical UV-filters are equally well tolerated by human immune cells
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
  • Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
  • In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
  • Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucoside
  • Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of a Cucumis melo LC. extract rich in superoxide dismutase activity
  • ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF FRUIT EXTRACTS USED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
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