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A sunscreen agent. Also known as sulisobenzone.

Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the beet, Beta vulgaris.

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a toluene-based ingredient used as a preservative in food and personal care products.

Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small organic alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent. (Source : EWG) Butylene Glycol has many useful functions in cosmetics and it's also a good humectant, making it a good ingredient for dry skin types.

This ingredient is composed of benzoic acid and long-chain (C12-15) alcohols .

Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins

Ceteareth-20 is the polyethylene glycol ether of cetearyl alcohol; may contain potentially toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane.

Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that can come from vegetable or synthetic sources.

Cetyl alcohol is a long chain organic alcohol; according to the PETA's Caring Consumer guide, this ingredient can be of either animal or plant origin.

Citric acid is an alpha hydroxy acid used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti-aging products. Citric acid is naturally found in citric fruits and juices, providing the characteristic acidic taste. (Source : EWG) It is not usually irritating to normal skin, but it can cause burning and redness when applied to chapped, cracked, or otherwise inflamed skin. (Source : Michalun)

7-methoxy-6-palmitoyl-2,2-dimethylchroman

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, used to sequester and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.

Ethoxydiglycol is a small moleclar weight synthetic solvent.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch is a hydrolysate of Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (q.v.) derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Mandelic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), known to be a great humectant and thus especially good for dry skin types Source: Sivamani, R. K., Jagdeo, J. R., Elsner, P., & Maibach, H. I. (2016). Cosmeceuticals and active cosmetics: Drugs versus cosmetics. Boca Raton: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group.

Mica is a type of highly brittle silicate minerals with diverse chemical composition; typically used as a colorant.

Panthenol, or also known as pro-vitamin B5, is used as a moisturizer and lubricant. Studies indicate that when applied to the skin, it changes to a B complex vitamin, which is non-irritant, moisturizing, conditioning, and can even be wound-healing for the skin for conditions such as sun burn. Panthenol is also considered a non-comedogenic ingredient. Source: Nisbet, S J et al. ?Clinical and in vitro evaluation of new anti-redness cosmetic products in subjects with winter xerosis and sensitive skin.? International journal of cosmetic science vol. 41,6 (2019): 534-547. doi:10.1111/ics.12559

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.

Saccharide Isomerate is a carbohydrate complex formed from a base catalyzedrearrangement of a mixture of saccharides.

Cosmetic manufacturers use sodium citrate to adjust the acidity of a product. Citrate, in the form of citric acid, is also found in citric fruits and juices.

Sodium PCA is a derivative of naturally occurring amino acid proline; it is used as a conditioning agent.

Titanium dioxide is one of the most common physical UV blocker ingredient for sunscreens. Titanium Dioxide is also chemically inert, making it a crucial ingredient for sensitive skin types. Furthermore, Titanium Dioxide can be scaled down to nano-particles, making it highly unlikely to clog pores. It is often used in conjunction with other sunscreen chemicals to boost the product?s SPF value, thus reducing the risk of irritation or allergies attributed to excessive usage of chemical sunscreens. The smaller the particle size, the more unobtrusive TiO2?s application. Large particles, on the other hand, leave a whitish wash or look on the skin. (Source : Michalun) There's debate in the scientific community on the dangers of nano-particles penetrating deep into the skin, however recent studies have dismiss such claims.

Silicon-based ingredient; used as a binder.