All Around Safe Block Aqua Sun Gel SPF50+/PA++++ (2022 Edition)

• WaterSolvent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Ethylhexyl SalicylateUv Absorber, Uv Filter, Sunscreen
• HomosalateSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Filter
• Dibutyl AdipateSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming, Plasticizer
• Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSkin Conditioning, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolUv Filter
• Caprylyl MethiconeSkin Conditioning
• Polysilicone-15Uv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateUv Absorber, Uv Filter
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• Pentylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning
• Poly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent
• 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/
• Behenyl AlcoholEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding Agent, Binding
• Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1
• VP/Eicosene CopolymerViscosity Controlling, Binding, Film Forming
• OctadecaneSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance
• Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid CopolymerSkin Conditioning
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Decyl GlucosideSurfactant, Emulsion Stabilizing, Cleansing
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Sodium Stearoyl GlutamateSkin Conditioning, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• Sodium PolyacrylateSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Binding, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Absorbent, Viscosity Controlling Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Emollient
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Polyether-1Viscosity Controlling
• Caprylyl GlycolSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant, Hair Conditioning
• t-Butyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Denaturant
• GuaiazulenePerfuming, Fragrance, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Colorant, Antioxidant
• Caprylyl GlucosideSufactant
• 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
• Beta-GlucanSkin Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Hair Conditioning, Moisturizer
• Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateHumectant, Moisturizing
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300

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