Effectiveness
34 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||||
ethylhexyl salicylate |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||
ricinus communis seed oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | avobenzone | Avobenzone. A broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it can protect against both UVA rays. Currently, it is the only sunscreen ingredient available in the US (approved by the FDA) with the peak absorbance within the UVA I range. It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
2 | 1.9%, octinoxate | 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 |
3 | 7.1%, octisalate | 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 |
4 | 4.9%, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
5 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
6 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
7 | ricinus communis (castor) seed oil | 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 |
8 | olea europaea (olive) fruit oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
9 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
10 | theobroma grandiflorum seed butter | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer |
11 | 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 |
12 | copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
13 | flavor | An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
14 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
15 | limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil | This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient. |
16 | aloe barbadensis leaf extract | 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 |
17 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
18 | carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation |
19 | euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture |
20 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
21 | jojoba esters | An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
22 | octyldodecyl oleate | |
23 | stevia rebaudiana extract | A plant extract that adds a sweat taste to products (for example, for lip products). Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect |
24 | , iron oxides, | The ingredient is not recognized |
25 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
26 | sun bum spf 15 | The ingredient is not recognized |
27 | tin | |
28 | ted lip balm | The ingredient is not recognized |
29 | sand | Used to stabilize product formulations and suppport the delivery of other ingredients |
30 | bar 2 ct 0.15 oz | The ingredient is not recognized |
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