Simple Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer

Name: Simple - Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer
Brand: Simple

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SPF 15

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Sun protection

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
allantoin
bisabolol
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
cetyl alcohol
dimethicone
glycerin
octocrylene
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

66 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
ethylhexyl salicylate

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What does the product description say?

"Simple Light Day Cream keeps skin moisturized and protects against the sun's UVA and UVB rays with SPF 15."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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"Kind to Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer"

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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: allantoin, glycerin.

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: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
allantoin	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	2% Declared
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations	1.5% Declared
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	5% Declared
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	1.3% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	4.9% - 6%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	3.9% - 4.7%
glycol stearate Helps oil and water mix together	4.4% - 5.4%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	3.3% - 4%
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	2.6% - 3.2%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	1.7% - 2.1%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.4% - 1.7%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	1.2% - 1.4%
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	0.95% - 1.2%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.95% - 1.15%
potassium stearate	0.75% - 1.1%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.65% - 0.95%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.5% - 0.75%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.55% - 0.85%
bht A preservative	0.3% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.55%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.25% - 0.4%
stearamide amp	0.2% - 0.4%
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