Banana Boat Protective Tanning Oil SPF 15 is a product with 21 ingredients: Mineral Oil, Homosalate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Avobenzone, Octocrylene, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl 2, 6-Naphthalate, Isopropyl Myristate and 11 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Tocopheryl Acetate; Antioxidant - Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract;
Organic score: 29% natural, 38% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.
Avobenzone is the only chemical UV-protection component with a broad spectrum coverage. It can help to block both UVA I and UVA II rays. It's safe and it is allowed to use at a 3% concentration in the USA and a 5% concentration in the EU countries.
There is one problem: avobenzone loses efficiency when exposed to the sun. If you are outside, it loses 36% of its ability to block UV rays an hour after application. That's why it's recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours.
Octocrylene is an organic chemical sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB rays that can damage your skin or even lead to melanoma. It also stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients in a formulation and increases the water resistance of a product. It is approved by the FDA in concentrations of up to 10%. It’s not a very effective component on its own, that’s why manufacturers combine it with other chemical sunscreens.
Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.
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