Green Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen

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Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
91%
4%
0%
5%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
58%
9%
0%
33%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
7-Dehydrocholesterol
(Skin Conditioning,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Antimicrobial)
2
3
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent,Cosmetic Colorant,Skin Protecting,Sunscreen Agent)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
1
A
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Slip Modifier,Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
A
Methicone
(Surface Modifier,Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
1
A
Myristic Acid
(Fragrance,Opacifying,Sufactant,Emulsifying,Perfuming)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
Behenic Acid
(Opacifying,Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Emollient,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising,Fragrance,Opacifying,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Foam Boosting,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emollient,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
A
Cellulose Gum
(Binding Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Film Forming,Fragrance,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Chelating,Masking)
1
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Anticaking Agent,Emulsion Stabilising,Opacifying,Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant,Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent)
1
A
Sorbitan Oleate
(Fragrance,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
A
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance,Sufactant,Emulsifying,Emulsion Stabilising,Masking,Refatting)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
A
Stearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising,Fragrance,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Emollient,Foam Boosting,Masking,Opacifying,Refatting,Viscosity Controlling)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Ethyl Macadamiate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant,Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Perfuming)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
comedogenic4
Comedogenic Rating (4)
1
A
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Antistatic Agent,Emollient,Masking,Skin Conditioning,Solvent)
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
1
B
Isohexadecane
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
1
A
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Promotes Wound Healing
Promotes Wound Healing
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
(Moisturising,Skin Conditioning,Tonic)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
A
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Skin Conditioning,Solvent,Viscositydecreasing Agent,Humectant,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
(Binding Agent,Binding)
1
B
Polyglyceryl-6 Isostearate
(Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
1
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
(Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant,Emulsifying)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
comedogenic3
Comedogenic Rating (3)
2
A
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent,Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Masking)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Alumina
(Abrasive,Absorbent,Anticaking Agent,Bulking Agent,Opacifying,Viscosity Controlling)
2
A
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Suspending Agent- Nonsurfactant)
3
A
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent,Skin Protecting,Emollient,Skin Conditioning)
Silicone
Silicone
comedogenic1
Comedogenic Rating (1)
3
A
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant)
3
A
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Solvent)
Silicone
Silicone
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance,Preservative,Anticorrosive,Masking)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 80
(Denaturant,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
A
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Skin Conditioning,Emulsifying,Surfactant)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
4
B
Malic Acid
(Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
Tagetes Erecta Flower Extract
(Perfuming,Skin Conditioning)
1
3
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant,Opacifying,Sunscreen Agent,Uv Absorber)
UV Protection
UV Protection
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower
(Antioxidant,Skin Protecting)
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient,Skin Conditioning)