SOS SERUM SKINCARE SOS SPF 50 Sun Cream, — SOS SERUM SKINCARE

Name: SOS SERUM SKINCARE - SOS SPF 50 Sun Cream, — SOS SERUM SKINCARE
Brand: SOS SERUM SKINCARE

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
dimethicone
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
sodium polyacrylate
titanium dioxide
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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https://www.sosserum.co.uk

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WIMJ summary

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

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
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
ethylhexyl salicylate

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
titanium dioxide

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WIMJ summary

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
hyaluronic acid	LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

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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: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
hyaluronic acid	HIGH
dimethicone	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	5.8% - 8.8%
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	4.2% - 6.2%
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.	3.1% - 4.7%
isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Amiloxate or Neo Heliopan E1000. A UV filter. It is effective against UVB and UVA II rays. Not available in the US	2.8% - 4.2%
titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin	2.1% - 3.1%
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	1.9% - 2.9%
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	1.2% - 1.8%
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	0.6% - 1.4%
sodium polyacrylate Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions	0.5% - 1.2%
glycine max callus culture	0.35% - 0.85%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.6%
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	0.1% - 0.45%
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.	0.1% - 0.3%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.2%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
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