Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Is an oil soluble chemical agent absorbing ultraviolet rays in both the UVA and UVB range. It has the important advantage of being photostable, i.e. it does not degrade and lose effectiveness on exposure to sunlight. Furthermore, its presence can protect less photostable UV blockers from degradation. It’s broad spectrum (covers the whole UVB and UVA range, 280-400 nm) with peak protections at about 310 and 345 nm and unlike older sunscreen agents, it’s very photostable. It hardly deteriorates in the presence of UV light and it’s also useful in stabilizing other less stable sunscreen agents.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/11594052/

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27561611

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Is an organic compound used in sunscreens to absorb UVA radiation. It has an absorption maximum of 354 nm. Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate has excellent photostability and compatibility with other UV absorbers and other cosmetic ingredients. A new generation, chemical sunscreen agent that’s designed for high UVA protection and high photo stability. It gives sun protection in the whole UVA range (320-40 nm) with peak protection at 354nm. It helps to minimizing the overexposure of human skin to ultraviolet radiation that may lead to acute and chronic photodamage, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate is an oil-soluble UV filter that may be incorporated in the oil phase of emulsions.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28042100

Link: https://ec.europa.eu/health/archive/ph_risk/committees/04_sccp/docs/sccp_o_130.pdf

Octocrylene

Octocrylene is a chemical compound often used as an additive in sun screen, and has moisturizing effects because of its emollient properties. What makes this chemical such a popular additive to sun block, is its ability to neutralize UV radiation dissipated by sunlight, and to minimize skin damage from prolonged sun exposure. Octocrylene is typically an organic compound that is thick and has an oily texture, though it is colourless. Octocrylene is very chemically stable and can be used as an additive to cosmetics in order to preserve any natural chemical degradation that can occur when skin care products are exposed to sunlight for prolonged periods of time. The chemical can also act as an emollient, locking moisture in the skin to increase cellular hydration. Octocrylene blocks UVA and UVB but of short duration.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31588614

Link: https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(13)00895-5/abstract?cc=y=

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

The botanical name of Aloe Vera is Aloe Barbadensis miller. It belongs to Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family, and is a shrubby or arborescent, perennial, xerophytic, succulent, pea-green colour plant. It grows mainly in the dry regions of Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Aloe Barbadensis is a useful additive for cosmetics as it has many different properties to counteract the effects of ageing and to protect the skin. Aloe barbadensis, or Aloe Vera, is a succulent plant which offers many benefits and is suited for all skin types, especially dry, damaged, broken, sensitive and irritated skin. It offers anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant and soothing and anti-itch properties for skin. Aloe Vera contains Vitamin B complex, folic acid, Vitamin C and carotene, which is a precursor of Vitamin A.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

Citric Acid

Citric acid is an AHA, and as such it can exfoliate skin. Moreover, the AHAs lactic and glycolic acid have been shown to be more effective and less likely to promote a reaction on skin than some other AHA’s. Citric acid can treat several skin problems like mild acne, pigmentation, clogged pores, photodamage, wrinkles, and dark spots. Lemons, oranges, and certain berries contain citric acid in large quantities. Topical citric acid produces changes similar to those observed in response to glycolic acid, and retinoic acid including increases in epidermal and dermal glycosaminoglycans and viable epidermal thickness.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9256916

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid, an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), is a natural exfoliant found in various foods; applied topically this acid resurfaces the skin, leaving you with a brighter, smoother and more even toned complexion. As it exfoliates, lactic acid helps to prevent breakouts, smoothing the skin and enhancing the product performance.

Lactic acid dissolves the bond between dead skin cells, a build of which not only blocks pores (causing breakouts) but can prevents the penetration of ingredients. Lactic acid encourages cellular turnover, helping to sweep away dull, scarred tissue to reveal, fresher, younger and smoother skin.

Applied topically to the skin, lactic acid skincare also has the ability to reduce the signs of ageing, improve tone, texture, fade pigmentation whilst also controlling and preventing oiliness and breakouts.

Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8784274