The Sunscreen Company Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company

Name: The Sunscreen Company - Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company
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Efficacy90/100

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Zinc oxide25Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 35%Titanium dioxide0.5% - 1.2%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "The Sunscreen Company - Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company" 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).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses zinc oxide for sun protection. Zinc oxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. 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.

Anti-aging

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.

Evens skin tone

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).

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

Zinc oxide25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Titanium dioxide0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Perfect for Those -Looking for an ultra protective sunscreen with 25% zinc oxide-Looking for fluid and light-weight hydration-Anyone with a history of skin cancer or hyperpigmentation including melasma

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, carthamus tinctorius oleosomes.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Coco-caprylate/caprate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

Coconut alkanes1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Stearic acid0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Key Actives

Zinc oxide25%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Titanium dioxide0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Potential irritants

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

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

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Polylactic acid2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

Coconut alkanes1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Polyhydroxystearic acid0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

Coconut alkanes1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

An emollient that helps soften the skin

All ingredients

Zinc oxide25%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride23% - 35%

Irritation risk:

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

Coco-caprylate/caprate4.9% - 7.4%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Isostearic acid2.8% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a nice product texture

Polylactic acid2.2% - 3.3%

Irritation risk:

Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation

Coconut alkanes1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

An emollient that helps soften the skin

Sodium magnesium silicate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Water0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Picea abies extract0.55% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

Propanediol0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Titanium dioxide0.5% - 1.2%

Irritation risk:

Stearic acid0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Alumina0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

Cerium oxide0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Silica0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Aluminum hydroxide0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

Polyhydroxystearic acid0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

Ingredient list view

Zinc oxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Isostearic acid, Polylactic acid, Coconut alkanes, Sodium magnesium silicate, Carthamus tinctorius oleosomes, Water, Picea abies extract, Propanediol, Titanium dioxide, Stearic acid, Alumina, Cerium oxide, Silica, Aluminum hydroxide, Polyhydroxystearic acid

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The Sunscreen Company Simply Zinc Ultra Lite Sunscreen- SPF 50 — The Sunscreen Company

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