Effectiveness
100 /100Irritancy
LOWIngredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||||
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||||
ethylhexyl salicylate |
Ingredient | UVB | UVA II | UVA I | Stability |
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titanium dioxide |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ascorbic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ascorbic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ascorbic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | ||
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | octisalate 5 % | 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 |
2 | octinoxate 7.5 % | 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 | titanium dioxide 2% | 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 |
4 | avobenzone 2% | 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 |
5 | acetyl hexapeptide 3 | |
6 | 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 |
7 | ascorbic acid | One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation |
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