Optimal Skin ProDefence SPF 15

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
86%
10%
0%
3%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
41%
12%
0%
47%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
C12-16 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Galactoarabinan
(Film Forming,Fragrance)
1
Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
1
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
(Masking,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative)
1
A
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
(Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Opacifying,Slip Modifier,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Chelating,Masking)
1
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent,Fragrance,Humectant,Plasticizer,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Algin
(Binding Agent,Fragrance,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
1
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
(Emulsion Stabilising,Surfactant)
1
B
Isoamyl Laurate
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Emollient)
1
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
(Astringent,Masking)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Gel Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
(Fragrance,Masking)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Gellan Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Film Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Extract
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient,Masking,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
B
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing,Foaming,Surfactant)
1
Chitosan
(Film Forming,Hair Fixing)
1
A
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance,Opacifying,Sufactant,Emollient)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
(Emollient)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
PVP
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Hair Fixing,Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant,Antistatic Agent,Binding,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
(Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
Isoamyl Cocoate
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
1
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
2
B
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
(Fragrance,Masking,Skin Conditioning,Tonic)
2
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
(Fragrance,Masking)
2
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent,Antimicrobial,Astringent,Masking,Solvent,Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Alcohol
Alcohol
2
B
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning)
2
A
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide,Antimicrobial,Preservative)
3
A
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Preservative,Bulking Agent,Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
3
B
Cetrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent,Cosmetic Biocide,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antimicrobial,Preservative)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance,Preservative,Anticorrosive,Masking)
3
A
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
3
A
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
(Antioxidant,Skin Conditioning)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
4
B
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant,Fragrance,Humectant,Ph Adjuster,Skin-Conditioning Agent -Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
5
Linalool
(Fragrance,Deodorant,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Citronellol
(Fragrance,Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
6
Limonene
(Deodorant,Perfuming,Solvent)
Allergens
Allergens
6
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber,Uv Filter)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
2
A
Silica
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
2
3
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
(Masking,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning)
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Alpha-Bisabolol
Brightening
Brightening
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing