Carmex Cherry Moisturizing Lip Balm SPF 15 is a product with 13 ingredients: Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate), Homosalate, Octocrylene, Petrolatum, Lanolin, Flavor, Beeswax, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter and 3 more.
Contains: Antioxidant - BHT;
Organic score: 23% natural, 54% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;
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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.
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