Calypso Lip Balm SPF 30 is a product with 15 ingredients: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Beeswax, Cetyl Palmitate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Triazone and 5 more.
Contains: AHA - Citric Acid; Antioxidant - Citric Acid;
Organic score: 20% natural, 73% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;
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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.
Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.
Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.
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.
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