We are worried that "Biossance - Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen" might not be able to provide reliable sun protection because it uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively weak concentration.

At the core of every formula, it’s a weightless ingredient that’s instantly absorbed into the skin and replenishes the lost moisture around the entire body. Other sustainable practices include minimizing carbon emissions in BIOSSANCE's labs and onsite processes while creating energy and water-efficient factories. Ingredients: Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Sorbitan Olivate, Coco-Glucoside, Cetyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ethyl Ferulate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Lecithin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Isostearic Acid. Read more about the condition New other (see details): A new, unused item with absolutely no signs of wear.Along with the zinc oxide and squalane, the formula features water lily which calms and cools my entire complexion. It’s often used together with ethylhexylglycerin as it nicely improves the preservative activity of phenoxyethanol. It can be used in many types of formulations as it has great thermal stability (can be heated up to 85°C) and works on a wide range of pH levels (ph 3-10). It also helps to stabilize oil-water mixes (emulsions), though it does not function as an emulsifier in itself. It's quite the multi-tasker: an emollient and water-binding ingredient but also an emulsifier and can be used for stabilization purposes.

All Biossance formulations are developed in a My Green Lab Platinum Certified facility, reducing their environmental impact with every product that they create. This guide puts together all of the things I wish I knew about reading labels, to help you understand and embrace your skin care routine. Sugarcane-Derived Squalane: Helps sunscreen glide effortlessly onto skin while weightlessly locking in long-lasting moisture. There has been some healthy controversy surrounding them due to a few studies finding paraben presence in breast tumours and breast tissue. At SkinCarisma, we've done our best to identify as many ingredients as possible but note the fungal-free label may not be 100% accurate due to the complexconditions and combination of ingredients that malezzeria can thrive on.

I’ve been using the biossance zinc sheer mineral sunscreen for about a year now and it works very well for me. While the ingredient list does contain several ingredients I can’t pronounce or spell – Methyl Dihydroabietate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Ethylhexylglycerin – that in the case of the first and last ones, appear to be potential allergens or irritants, overall the ingredient list is short and doesn’t include parabens, chemical blocks, silicones, or oils. The only mineral block ingredient this formula contains is non-nano zinc oxide according to their product page, so based on that, yes, it should be reef safe. The hydrating sunscreen is packed with sugarcane-derived squalane for extra moisturization, and zinc oxide that keeps the skin's outer barrier safe from damaging UVA and UVB rays, according to the brand. This product uses a single UV filter (zinc oxide) in a relatively low concentration and might not be able to provide a reliable sun protection.