Sun filters: Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

Recently science has taken an interest in Gotu Kola as well and it turns out it really has many active compounds with several benefits. Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even. A multi-functional cosmetic is providing sun protection, anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation properties.

Sunscreen filters: Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient. Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and has shown to be effective at protecting against sun damage at small amounts. It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

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Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels. This sunscreen easily won its holy grail stamp of approval from yours truly. The texture, the hydration level, everything about this sunscreen is absolutely perfect. I would love to see this sunscreen get tested by a third-party lab so we get reassurance, but with the number of filters, I’m quite confident the SPF levels are as indicated. Overall I give this two thumbs up and the sunscreen you have to get if you are choosing one from Abib.

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate absorbs UVB rays with wavelengths between 280-320 nm. UV absorbers protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. Nobody wants to deal with the white cast from them while reapplying, especially if you don’t have access to a mirror on the go. Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Alcohol, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Phenethyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Hexyl Laurate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Aspergillus Ferment, Triticum Aestivum (Wheat) Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Maltodextrin, Lipase, Protease, C20-22 Alcohols, Xanthan Gum Uvinul A Plus - A new generation, chemical sunscreen agent (not available in the US due to impossible FDA regulations) that's designed for high UVA protection and high photostability.

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Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.