Herbal UV Defense Gel SPF 40
The Sekkisei Herbal UV Defense Gel SPF 40 is a sunscreen. Our analysis of its 43 ingredients (29 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2
|
|
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
4
|
|
Homosalate
(Fragrance, Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning, Uv Filter) |
|
|
4
|
|
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
(Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
3
|
|
Octocrylene
(Sunscreen Agent, Uv Absorber, Uv Filter) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Butyloctyl Salicylate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl Methicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Methyl Trimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Bioflavonoids
(Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
|
|
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
A
|
Biosaccharide Gum-4
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
