PRODUCT REVIEW
Zelens Body Defence Sunscreen SPF 30
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
octocrylene
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
butyloctyl salicylate
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Replenishes moisture, reinforces the skin’s natural barrier and combats signs of premature skin aging.
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Innovative Imudilin® reinforces the immune system, whilst a dose of Vitamin C brightens dull skin and lightens pigmentation spots.
emblica officinalis fruit extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Replenishes moisture, reinforces the skin’s natural barrier and combats signs of premature skin aging.
glycine soja sterols
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin
sesamum indicum seed oil
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
vitis vinifera seed oil
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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Anti-oxidation
emblica officinalis fruit extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
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
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Potential irritants
ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate
4% -
6.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
perilla frutescens leaf extract
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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caprylic/capric triglyceride
22% -
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
neopentyl glycol diheptanoate
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
butyloctyl salicylate
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Homosalate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dicaprylyl ether, Octocrylene, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Polyester-7, Phospholipids, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Echinacea angustifolia leaf extract, Polypodium leucotomos root extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Silybum marianum extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Glycine soja sterols, Glycolipids, Glycine soja oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citrus bergamia melarosa peel oil expressed, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia peel oil distilled, Juniperus mexicana wood oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Ferula kokanica resin oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Myristica fragrans fruit oil, Salvia sclarea flower oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral
Sources
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabia
- Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oil
- Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 years
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Emblica
- Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba
- Zingiber officinale Rosc. essential oil, a review on its composition and bioactivity
- Ethnopharmacological Properties and Medicinal Uses of Litsea cubeba
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health