Ultimate UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++
The Peterson's Lab Ultimate UV Defense Sunscreen SPF50/PA++++ is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 27 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isononyl Isononanoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Cyclohexasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Niacinamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing) |
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Zinc Oxide
(Bulking Agent, Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, Sunscreen Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
6
|
|
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
3
|
|
Titanium Dioxide
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bifida Ferment Lysate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
HYDROLYZED RHODOPHYCEAE EXTRACT
(Not Reported) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
DNA
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Xanthophylls
(Skin Conditioning) |
