Sun Bum After Sun Cool Down Gel

Sun Bum After Sun Cool Down Gel

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“Vitamin E An antioxidant that helps to neutralize free radicals, which are the main cause of premature skin aging Aloe Lotion An emollient tropical extract that calms and soothes sensitive skin”
Source: Sun Bum

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~3.6–5.4%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.2–6.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~3.6–5.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~1.3–2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Carbomer~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Polysorbate 20~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Carbomer, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Ci 42090, Ci 19140

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