
WOW Skin Science Sunscreen Gel SPF 55 PA++++ is a product with 35 ingredients: Water, Octinoxate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Avobenzone, Tinosorb S, 1, 3 Butylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Undecane, Propanediol and 25 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Niacinamide; Antioxidant - Lecithin, Niacinamide, Glutathione;
Organic score: 26% natural, 51% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - No;
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Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
Octinoxate is an effective sun protector that absorbs UV-B rays mostly. That means it can help to protect the skin from burns and from cancer. It’s also a solvent for other sunscreen components. This helps manufacturers to make products less oily.
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.
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.
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
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