Sun Bum Kids SPF 50 Clear Sunscreen Lotion is a product with 13 ingredients: Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Alcohol Denatured, Diisopropyl Adipate, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Silica, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer and 3 more.
Organic score: 0% natural, 100% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - Yes; Reef safe - No;
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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.
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.
Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.
Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.
Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.
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