Sun Cream | SPF 20

Ingredients

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  Aqua

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  Diethylhexyl Adipate

  

  Diethylhexyl Adipate is a diester of a 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and Adipic Acid (q.v.).

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  Ethylhexyl Salicylate

  Octisalate is a sunscreen ingredient with a generally good safety profile. It can stabilize avobenzone and result in longer-lasting sun protection.

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  Pentylene Glycol

  

  Pentylene glycol is a synthetic, low molecular weight solvent and skin-conditioning agent.

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  Undecane

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  Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate

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  Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

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  Glycerin

  

  

  Glycerin (also called glycerol) is a naturally occurring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. Glycerin may be of animal or vegetable origin. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as a byproduct of soap manufacture which typically uses animal fat.

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  Tridecane

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  Hydrogenated Polydecene

  

  

  Hydrogenated Polydecene is an end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene(q.v.).

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  Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

  

  This ingredient is a synthetic polymer used as a skin conditioning agent.

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  Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

  Not an approved active ingredient in the U.S., Tinosorb S may be added to sunscreens to boost their efficacy. Few studies exist on the toxicology of this chemical. It is photostable and not estrogenic.

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  Hydrogenated Poly

  Hydrogenated C6-14 Olefin Polymers are a series of low molecular weight polymers of olefinmonomers, each containing 6 to 14 carbon atoms.

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  Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

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  Fructooligosaccharides

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  Magnesium Sulfate

  

  Magnesium sulfate (Epson salt) is an inorganic salt; found in sea water and in mineral deposits.

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  Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

  Known to produce free radicals when exposed to sunlight, leading to damage of DNA, this UVB protector may have the potential to cause cancer.

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  Zinc Stearate

  Zinc Stearate is a zinc salt of stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

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  Beta Vulgaris Root Extract

  Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the beet, Beta vulgaris.

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  Ethylhexyl Triazone

  A PABA-derivative not approved as an active ingredient in the U.S., but used in rare cases to boost efficacy of some products. Few studies on toxicological properties; evidence indicates it releases free radicals in sunlight.

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  Arginine

  

  

  Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid.

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  Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

  Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate is a complex ester of Polyglycerin-3 (q.v.) and a polymer ofRicinoleic Acid (q.v.).

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  Parfum

  The word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the product label represents an undisclosed mixture of various scent chemicals and ingredients used as fragrance dispersants such as diethyl phthalate. Fragrance mixes have been associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system.

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  Ethylhexylglycerin

  Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.

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  Potassium Lactate

  

  Potassium Lactate is a potassium salt of lactic acid.

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  Lactic Acid

  

  Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid; naturally produced in the process of bacterial fermentation, for example milk fermentation. Lactic acid is frequently used as an exfoliant and in anti-wrinkle products.

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  Sodium Phytate

  Sodium Phytate is a complex sodium salt of Phytic Acid (q.v.).

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  Alcohol

  

  Stearyl alcohol is a compound produced from stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

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  Tocopherol

  

  

  Tocopherols are a class of naturally occurring chemical compounds related to Vitamin E

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  Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

  

  Sunflower oil is extracted from the seeds of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus.