Mineral SPF 30 Face Sunscreen Gel-Lotion

• Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
• Acrylates CopolymerAntistatic Agent, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Adhesive, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Alpha-IononePerfuming
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Occlusive, Viscosity Controlling

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridesSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Emollient, Antioxidant
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Coccinia Indica Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Corallina Officinalis ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• DecanalMasking, Fragrance
• Delta-DodecalactonePerfuming
• Quaternium-12Emulsifying, Surfactant/Cleansing
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Dimethyl HeptenalPerfumery
• Ethyl FerulateAntioxidant, Preservative
• Gamma-NonalactoneSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Masking
• Gamma-OctalactonePerfuming
• Gamma-UndecalactoneSolvent, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Glyceryl Stearate SEFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• 3-HexenolSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling
• Hexyl AcetateFlavouring, Masking, Perfuming
• Juniperus Virginiana OilMasking, Tonic
• Lauryl GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf ExtractAntimicrobial, Skin Protecting
• Methyl DihydroabietateViscosity Controlling
• MethylpropanediolSolvent, Penetration Enhancer
• Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Fragrance
• Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 EstersFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Polyhydroxystearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
• Polyquaternium-80Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing
• Polysilicone-11Film Forming
• Propylheptyl CaprylateEmollient
• Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Sorbitan StearateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Sorbityl LaurateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.
• TridecanePerfuming
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• Triethyl CitrateSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Plasticizer, Deodorant
• UndecaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• WaterSolvent
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.