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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.
“Did you know UVA rays penetrate the glass in your car or office and can cause early aging to the delicate skin on your hands?”
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: tocotrienols.
This product contains antioxidants (tocotrienols) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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).
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, glucose.
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: limnanthes alba seed oil, isododecane.
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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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneA 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
More about HomosalateOctinoxate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctisalate. 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
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolUsed to stabilize product formulations and individual ingredients (for example, sunscreens). Can be an allergen
More about Polyester-8Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. It also forms a protective on its surface to reduce water loss.
More about Isodecyl neopentanoateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 decaoleateUsed to stabilize the product formulation
More about Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseA silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxaneThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilA type of vitamin E that is more powerful in neutralizing free radicals compared to its other forms
More about TocotrienolsA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEssential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPure 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
More about TocopherolUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractUsed to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Isododecane, Propanediol, Polyester-8, Cetyl esters, Nylon-12, Glyceryl stearate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Isodecyl neopentanoate, Lauryl lactate, Peg-100 stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 decaoleate, Magnesium sulfate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Glucose, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Raphanus sativus seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Disodium edta, Elaeis guineensis oil, Tocotrienols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Vanillin, Sodium ascorbyl glucoside, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Limonene, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Citral, Bht, Sodium chloride, Potassium thiocyanate, Citric acid, Eugenol, Phenoxyethanol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose oxidase, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Supergoop! - Forever Young Hand Cream Sea Buckthorn SPF40" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 7.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and homosalate 10.00% (declared).
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Supergoop! " is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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