The Organic Pharmacy Cellular Protection Sun Cream SPF 30

Name: The Organic Pharmacy - Cellular Protection Sun Cream SPF 30
Brand: The Organic Pharmacy

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SPF 30

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Sun protection

KEY INGREDIENTS

ascorbic acid
lactic acid
butyrospermum parkii butter
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetearyl alcohol
glycerin
glycine soja sterols
helianthus annuus seed oil
rosa canina fruit oil
silica
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
titanium dioxide
tocopherol
zinc oxide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

60 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.

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

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"The Organic Pharmacy Cellular Protection Sun Cream SPF 30 is a light hydrating broad-spectrum mineral sun cream protection suitable for both face and body."

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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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder
alcohol
caprylic/capric triglyceride

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder 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	23% - 34%
water Plain old water	11% - 16%
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	4.8% - 7.1%
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	3% - 4.5%
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	2.3% - 3.5%
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	1.6% - 2.3%
behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient	1.6% - 2.4%
cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture	1.3% - 2%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	1.1% - 1.7%
butyrospermum parkii 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	1% - 1.6%
helianthus annuus 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	0.85% - 1.25%
polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation	0.55% - 1.3%
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.	0.55% - 1.3%
rosa canina fruit oil A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating	0.5% - 1.2%
ascorbic acid The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging	0.45% - 1.05%
calendula officinalis flower extract A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating	0.4% - 0.95%
citrus grandis	0.35% - 0.85%
glycine soja sterols An emollient that helps soften the skin	0.35% - 0.85%
isostearic acid Used to create a nice product texture	0.35% - 0.85%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.15% - 0.65%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.55%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	0.2% - 0.75%
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	0.15% - 0.55%
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	0.1% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.1% - 0.35%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.05% - 0.2%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.15%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.1%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
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