Works for:
Sun protection
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Works for:
Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Ricinus communis seed oil, Polybutene, Tridecyl trimellitate, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Synthetic wax, Diisostearyl malate, Benzophenone-3, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Parfum, Limonene, Rosa alba leaf cell extract, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Tin oxide, Punica granatum fruit extract, Dextran, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Trifluoroacetyl tripeptide-2, Gold, Acetyl heptapeptide-9, Citric acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Colloidal gold, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 75470
