The Beet Shield

• WaterSolvent
• Butyloctyl SalicylateSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Dibutyl AdipateSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticizer
• Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Humectant
• AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling, Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent
• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSkin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Ethylhexyl TriazoneUv Absorber, Uv Filter
• 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/
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Isoamyl p-MethoxycinnamateUv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Polysilicone-15Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Inulin Lauryl CarbamateSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilising
• Methyl Methacrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Film Forming
• Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerViscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• MethylpropanediolSolvent, Penetration Enhancer
• IsohexadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• Glyceryl CaprylateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• PolymethylsilsesquioxaneOpacifying
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Polysorbate 80Fungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying, Denaturant

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG3

  CIRSQ
• Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerEmollient

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• Sorbitan OleateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Fragrance, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• AllantoinSkin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Anti-inflammatory, Keratolytic Agent
• Epigallocatechin GallateAntioxidant
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• ResveratrolSkin protecting, Antioxidant

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