Replenix Sheer Physical Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 Plus is a product with 28 ingredients: 13.75%, Zinc Oxide, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Biotin, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Cetylpeg/PPG 10/1 Dimethicone and 18 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate; Antioxidant - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate), Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone;
Organic score: 18% natural, 61% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;
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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.
Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a derivative of ascorbic and palmitic acids. It's a fat-soluble form of Vitamin C. It penetrates into the skin through cell membranes. Acts as an antioxidant. Due to its antioxidant properties, it is considered a rejuvenating vitamin. Controls the production of collagen in cells. Non-irritant at neutral pH.
Biotin is also known as Vitamin H or Vitamin B7. It is an amazing chemical, but only if you take it inside as a supplement. Will it work if you apply it to the skin? There is not enough scientific data that can prove its efficiency as a cosmetic component. But manufacturers say it can smooth the skin and improve the look of your hair.
Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.
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