Alaffia Everyday Coconut Face Lotion SPF 15 is a product with 13 ingredients: Zinc Oxide, Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf Aqueous Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Leaf Aqueous Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Emulsifying Wax, Saccharum Officinarum Ferment Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol and 3 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C); Antioxidant - Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C);
Organic score: 46% natural, 31% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - Yes; Reef safe - Yes;
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Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.
It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.
The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil protects the skin from dryness. It’s a very effective organic moisturizer. In hair care, it creates a protective film around hair protecting it. It has slight comedogenic activity, meaning the product may clog pores if there is too much Coconut oil in it.
Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.
Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.
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