The Jojoba Company Moisturizing Protective Day Cream SPF15

Name: The Jojoba Company - Moisturizing Protective Day Cream SPF15
Brand: The Jojoba Company

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Sun protection
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KEY INGREDIENTS

camellia sinensis leaf extract
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
chondrus crispus powder
cocos nucifera oil
glycerin
isopropyl myristate
punica granatum seed oil
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

58 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

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.

Non-organic (mineral) filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
zinc oxide
titanium dioxide

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What does the product description say?

"Care for your skin with The Jojoba Company Moisturising Protective Day Cream SPF15 ; a daily moisturizer that maintains healthy hydration levels, while protecting skin against signs of sun-induced aging."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW
tocopherol	LOW

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"Moisturizing Protective Day Cream SPF15"

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WIMJ summary

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
isopropyl myristate	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
simmondsia chinensis seed oil	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM
pelargonium graveolens flower oil	LOW
olea europaea leaf extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
ceteareth-20
simmondsia chinensis seed oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
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	12% - 15%
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	5.8% - 7.1%
isopropyl myristate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic	3.8% - 4.7%
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	3.1% - 3.8%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	2.6% - 3.2%
ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties	2.3% - 2.9%
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	2.3% - 2.8%
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	1.4% - 1.7%
simmondsia chinensis 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.	1.2% - 1.5%
pelargonium graveolens flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation	0.95% - 1.15%
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	0.65% - 1%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.7% - 1%
punica granatum seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.65% - 1%
olea europaea leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing	0.55% - 0.8%
cedrus atlantica bark oil	0.5% - 0.8%
cymbopogon nardus oil	0.55% - 0.85%
chondrus crispus powder A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.6% - 0.9%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.5% - 0.75%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.5% - 0.75%
isostearic acid Used to create a nice product texture	0.5% - 0.75%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.55% - 0.8%
alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products	0.5% - 0.75%
caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative	0.3% - 0.55%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.55%
alcohol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	0.2% - 0.4%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.25%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
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