UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
The EltaMD UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 25 ingredients (21 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium/Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emollient) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Alumina
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrogen Dimethicone
(Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Bisabolol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
|
Iron Oxides
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
Related Products
More from EltaMD
