The Sunscreen

• Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
• WaterSolvent
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial
• Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside CrosspolymerFungal Acne TriggerCleansing, Emulsifying, Foam boosting

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Argania Spinosa (Argan) OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerViscosity Controlling
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• 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/
• SqualaneSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter ExtractFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Polyester-5Viscosity Controlling, Film Forming
• Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• Coco-GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing, Foaming
• C14-22 AlcoholsEmulsion Stabilising
• Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• Ethyl FerulateAntioxidant, Preservative
• C12-20 Alkyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsifying
• BisabololAnti-inflammatory, Fragrance Ingredient, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Masking, Soothing
• Sodium ChlorideMasking, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent
• PhospholipidsSkin Conditioning
• GluconolactoneSolvent, Fragrance, Humectant
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• ChlorphenesinAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative
• UreaSkin Conditioning, Moisturizer, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Buffering Agent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant

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