Sun Defense Mineral Oil-Free Face Sunscreen SPF 30

• Zinc OxideSkin Protecting, Bulking Agent, Sunscreen Agent, Cosmetic Colorant
• WaterSolvent
• Coco-CaprylateEmollient
• Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin Conditioning, Emollient
• Lauryl GlucosideSurfactant, Cleansing
• Polyglyceryl-2 DipolyhydroxystearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Vegetable GlycerinHumectant, Solvent

  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.

  EWG1

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • 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/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Microcrystalline CelluloseViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier
• Cellulose GumMasking, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Film Forming
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Phytic AcidChelating Agent, Antioxidant
• TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBinding Agent, Binding
• Polyhydroxystearic AcidFungal Acne TriggerEmulsifying, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol

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