Ingredient Dictionary
GERANIUM MACULATUM OIL
An essential oil. Can be irritating
LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
METHYLENE BIS-BENZOTRIAZOLYL TETRAMETHYLBUTYLPHENOL
Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
DIHEPTYL SUCCINATE
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE
Used to add shimmer
BHA
Helps preserve the product formulation
O-CYMEN-5-OL
A preservative
METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE
Helps water and oil mix together
BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4
Helps improve the product texture