Ingredient Dictionary
Ectoin
Amino acid derivative that primarily serves as a hydrator and exhibits protective properties against pollution and UV rays (though ectoin is not a sunscreen).
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Octinoxate ranks among the most frequently used UV filters and is approved around the world. It excels in the UVB range but also offers some UVA protection.
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Functions: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.
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Egg yolk is mostly water and lipids (fats), especially cholesterol, which makes it a good emollient.
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A synthetic UV filter that works primarily in the UVB range but can also contribute some UVA protection.
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Also known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10, this ingredient is found naturally in the body. It serves as an antioxidant and helps energize factors in the body that can slow with both age and sun exposure, leading to younger, healthier looking skin.
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Fatty acid derived from salmon oil; it is a good emollient and replenishing ingredient for skin.
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Primarily a UVB filter, octocrylene is also used to improve UVA protection and help stabilize other UV filters, especially avobenzone.
READ MOREUndaria Pinnatifida (Algae) Extract
Also known as brown algae, this type of seaweed provides various hydrating and skin-soothing antioxidant benefits to skin.
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