Zinc oxide is an inorganic sunscreen filter and one of the most common sunscreen filters that targets both UVA and UVB rays. When it comes to inorganic filters (often called physical filters or mineral filters) we just have zinc oxide…
Avobenzone (INCI: Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane) is one of the most common chemical sunscreen filters that targets UVA rays. Chemically, it comes in a yellowish powder form and practically does not have odor. It is oil soluble and can be solubiliced some…
EUK 134 may seem like a new ingredient, but it has been around the cosmetics for a few years and it did not reach its popularity until The Ordinary launched a product that contains it. But is it really worth using…
Tinosorb S or bemotrizinol (INCI: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine) is an organic and nanoparticle based sunscreen filter that covers both UVB and UVA rays. It is an oil soluble chemical compound that has a light yellow color and a powder consistency.…
Tinosorb M (also known as bisoctrizole) is an organic and nanoparticle modern sunscreen filter which covers UVA and UVB rays.
Gluconolactone is a type of a polyhydroxy acid that hydrates skin and acts as gentle exfoliant which turns it the best ally for those who want to achieve a flawless and smooth skin complexion.
Ethylhexyl salicylate (also known as octyl salicylate or octisalate) is a chemical sunscreen filter commonly found in sunscreens. It has the ability to block UVB rays. Its texture is liquid oily and it is colorless. Furthermore, it has antibacterial properties…
Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (Ensulizole) is a chemical sunscreen filter that absorbs UVB rays. Ensulizole’s texture is light, providing a non-oily transparent finish. Ensulizole spectrum range and stability Ensulizole can absorb UVB rays and a part of UVAII rays, but that’s…
Octinoxate (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate or octyl methoxycinnamate) is a chemical commonly used in sunscreen, it’s one of the oldest sunscreen filters and it’s used to block UVB rays. Oxtinoxate’s texture is like a transparent liquid making it perfectly suitable for “light-weight”…
Octocrylene is a common chemical used in sunscreen, it’s practically colorless and has a oily liquid texture. It acts by absorbing UV rays when it’s applied to the skin. Octocrylene spectrum range and stability Octocrylene is considered a weak UV…