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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
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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
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Sun protection
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
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Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against 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. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
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
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Dipropylene glycol, Betaine, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Sd alcohol 40-b, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Beheneth-20, Silica, Myristyl myristate, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Erythritol, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Peg/ppg-14/7 dimethyl ether, Peg/ppg-17/4 dimethyl ether, Caffeine, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Angelica keiskei leaf/stem extract, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Zingiber aromaticus extract, Hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, Polyquaternium-51, Pyrola incarnata extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Ppg-17, Stearyl alcohol, Beheneth-30, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Carbomer, Cellulose gum, Bht, Sodium metaphosphate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium metabisulfite, Tocopherol, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Iron oxides
