We are worried that "Young Living - Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

It 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 contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

What can the product work for?

Does not work for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging. 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).

tocopherol 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

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

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).

ricinus communis seed oil 4.4% - 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

cocos nucifera oil 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

helianthus annuus seed oil 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

daucus carota sativa seed oil 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

Sun protection

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.

zinc oxide 11% - 17%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

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

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Key Actives

tocopherol 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

cera alba 4.9% - 7.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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lavandula angustifolia oil 0.55% - 1.25%

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An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

commiphora myrrha oil 0.5% - 1.15%

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Used as a fragrance

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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caprylic/capric triglyceride 23% - 34%

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

zinc oxide 11% - 17%

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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

cera alba 4.9% - 7.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Cleansing

Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Zinc oxide, Cera alba, Ricinus communis seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Isostearic acid, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Commiphora myrrha oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool

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WIMJ similarity score		47%	38%	38%	38%	36%	36%	35%	34%	34%	34%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +5 more Other: beeswax persea gratissima oil +1 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +3 more Other: avena sativa kernel extract beeswax +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride cera alba +5 more Other: beeswax butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +17 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +5 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter hydrolyzed jojoba esters	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: beeswax butyloctyl salicylate +8 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: cocos nucifera oil helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +14 more	persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? rosa canina seed oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? +1 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? calendula officinalis flower Has skin benefit? +10 more	spiraea ulmaria flower extract Has skin benefit? nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +7 more	avena sativa kernel extract Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +12 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? cocos nucifera oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +61 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +31 more	beeswax Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? +36 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +32 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? arachidyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +30 more

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