Alba Botanica Hawaiian, Aloe Vera Sunscreen SPF 30

14/41 Best Ingredients

15/41 Good Ingredients

12/41 Unfavorable Ingredients

15/41 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
aloe barbadensis leaf juice (certified organic

Aloe. Skin-conditioning agent, helps smooth wrinkled skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2883372
camellia sinensis leaf extract (certified organic ingredient)

Green Tea. Antioxidant properties. Protects against UV rays, has anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19492999

hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract (certified organic ingredient)

Hibiscus. Antioxidant, skin healing, antimicrobial properties.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3719149
mangifera indica (mango) fruit extract (certified organic ingredient)

Mango. Anti-photoaging properties (protection against skin aging due to sun exposure)
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 23458392
tocopheryl acetate

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

caprylic/capric triglyceride

Caprylic Acid. Coconut oil based skin-conditioning agent, emollient
dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
vp/hexadecene copolymer

Vp Hexadecene Copolymer. Emollient

glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
hydrogenated palm kernel oil

Palm Oil. Moisturizer
simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil (certified organic

Jojoba. Moisturizer

Sunscreen Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

ethylhexyl salicylate (5.0%)

Octyl Salicylate. Sunscreen agent, mild skin irritant in pure form, shown to be safe when used as part of a formula

titanium dioxide (2.0%)

Titanium Dioxide. Sunscreen ingredient

Abrasive Ingredients

ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract (certified organic ingredient)

Pineapple. Exfoliator

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

Healing Ingredients

helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil

Sunflower Seed Oil. Sunflower seed oil is used as an emollient. It is a good source of Vitamin E and helps heal dry skin.
carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract (certified organic ingredient)

Papaya. Anti-inflammatory properties, used to heal burns

passiflora incarnata flower extract (certified organic ingredient)

Passion Fruit. Skin-soothing properties

Conditioning Ingredients

psidium guajava fruit extract

Guava. Sking-conditioning agent, astringent properties.

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
cetearyl olivate

Cetearyl Olivate. Emulsifier
sodium stearoyl glutamate

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate. Emulsifying agent
sorbitan olivate

Sorbitan Olivate. Emulsifier

xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
alcohol (certified organic

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
fragrance

Fragrance.

Unfavorable Ingredients

homosalate (7.5%)

Homosalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24555679
octocrylene (7.5%)

Octocrylene. Sunscreen ingredient. Strong allergen, potentially leading to contact dermatitis in children
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 20644036
cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
benzyl alcohol

Benzyl Alcohol. Preservative. Possible cause for contact urticaria and other contact reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11766131
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

potassium sorbate

Potassium Sorbate. Preservative. Potential cause of eye irritation or contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 23676745
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
benzyl salicylate

Benzyl Salicylate. Fragrance. Potential cause for contact dermatitis, classified as strong sensitizer.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 18035470
butylphenyl methylpropional

Lilial. Fragrance. Sensitizer and contact allergen.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11140386
citronellol

Citronellol. Fragrance. Potential allergen after oxidation (contact with air)
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24673435
linalool

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549

Original List of Ingredients:

Homosalate (7.5%), Octocrylene (7.5%), Ethylhexyl Salicylate (5.0%), Titanium Dioxide (2.0%), Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Certified Organic Ingredient), Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract (Certified Organic Ingredient), Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 60, Silica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol (Certified Organic Ingredient), Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Linalool, Fragrance

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Merchant's description of this product:
Escape to a tropical paradise every time you smooth on our protective Hawaiian sunscreens. With our biodegradable, gluten-free, broad spectrum sunscreen lotions and nourishing Hawaiian botanicals, you won’t have a care in the world. Since 1979, Alba Botanica has offered 100% vegetarian personal care products that do beautiful for you, your friends and the animals and Earth you love. We make a full range of products packed with potent, botanical ingredients that are formulated to nourish the individualized needs of your skin and hair. Because we are committed to the health and happiness of all furry friends, we never test our products, or the ingredients that go into them, on animals. We recognize the need to be good stewards of all natural resources. So we try to do beautiful by reducing our environmental impact in everything we do as a business. With our products, the way that we make them,... read more

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