BIOSSANCE Squalane + Mineral SPF 45

BIOSSANCESqualane + Mineral SPF 45Ingredients

BIOSSANCE Squalane + Mineral SPF 45 is a product from Sunscreens category with 28 ingredients. Notable: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate. The product is made by Biossance, from United States.

Squalane + Mineral SPF 45 provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening and 7 more.

Organic score: 36% natural vs 50% chemical.

INCI

1
Zinc Oxide
Bulking agent, Colorant
2
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant
3
Water
Solvent
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
5
Squalane
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
6
Polyglyceryl-3 Sorbityl Linseedate
7
Cetyl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
8
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [2]: Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate
Softening 5: Squalane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol
Moisturizing 4: Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Antiseptic 3: Zinc Oxide, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol
UV Protection 2: Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Zinc Oxide, Squalane
Silicones
Silicones
2 components
Cetyl Dimethicone#7
Dimethicone#8

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#101,2-Hexanediol#21
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#1Titanium Dioxide#2

Detailed view

BIOSSANCE Squalane + Mineral SPF 45

#1Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

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.

#2Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Colorant
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

#3Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

#5Squalane

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Squalane is a more stable equivalent of Squalene. It is a very important component of our skin. It’s a major part of natural sebum that forms a protection barrier on the skin's surface. If the barrier isn’t strong enough, your skin will become more sensitive. Squalane helps to keep skin hydrated, protects it from the negative impact of the environment, lowers irritation, stimulates regeneration, and removes dryness. It is accepted by our skin very well and will not cause allergic reactions.

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