Coola Classic Sunscreen Unscented SPF 50 is a product with 23 ingredients: Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Octisalate, Octocrylene, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Alcohol Denatured, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate and 13 more.
Contains: AHA - Citric Acid; Antioxidant - Citric Acid, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopherol;
Organic score: 48% natural, 39% 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.
Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
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