Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70

6/29 Best Ingredients

17/29 Good Ingredients

6/29 Unfavorable Ingredients

4/29 Natural Ingredients

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Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
diethylhexyl 2 6 naphthalate

Diethylhexyl 2 6-naphthalate. UV absorber, emollient
ethylhexyl stearate

Ethylhexyl Stearate. Plant oil based skin lubricant

glyceryl stearate

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient
caprylyl glycol

Caprylyl Glycol. Skin conditioner, moisturizer

Sunscreen Ingredients (Best For Sunscreens)

avobenzone (3%)

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane. Sunscreen ingredient

Abrasive Ingredients

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

Cleansing Ingredients

potassium cetyl phosphate

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate. Cleansing agent
trideceth 6

Trideceth. Cleansing agent

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869

Protective Ingredients

beeswax

Beeswax. Protects skin, prevents quick drying of the skin

Conditioning Ingredients

trisiloxane

Trisiloxane. Skin-conditioning agent

cetyl dimethicone

Cetyl Peg/ppg 10/1 Dimethicone. Silicone

Neutral Ingredients

water

Aqua. Water
styrene/acrylates copolymer

Styrene/acrylates Copolymer. Filler
dimethicone/peg 10/15 crosspolymer

Dimethicone Copolyol. Silicones are skin conditioning agents widely used in cosmetics.
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances
sodium polyacrylate

Sodium Polyacrylate. Absorbing agent

xanthan gum

Xanthan Gum. Thickening agent
acrylates/c12 22 alkyl methacrylate copolymer

Acrylates/c12 22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer. Film former
behenyl alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
fragrance

Fragrance.

Unfavorable Ingredients

homosalate (10%)

Homosalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Endocrine system disrupting potential. Should be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 24555679
octisalate (5%)

Octisalate. Sunscreen ingredient. Could produce allergic contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16956469
octocrylene (4.5%)

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

oxybenzone (4%)

Oxybenzone. Sunscreen ingredient. Risk of the development of contact or photocontact allergic reactions
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 8043404
benzyl alcohol

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

Chlorphenesin. Preservative. Potentially irritating to skin, could produce contact dermatitis
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22548403

Original List of Ingredients:

Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (4.5%), Oxybenzone (4%), Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Benzyl Alcohol, Silica, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Trisiloxane, Cetyl Dimethicone, Beeswax, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Fragrance.

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Merchant's description of this product:
Help give your skin superior protection from harsh summer elements with NEUTROGENA BEACH DEFENSE Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum SPF 50. Ideal for active families, this beach-strength sunscreen is clinically proven to help defend against the signs of sun and water damage. This sunscreen is formulated with clinically-proven HELIOPLEX, an advanced sunscreen technology with superior broad-spectrum protection from skin-aging UVA rays and skin-burning UVB rays. This fast-absorbing sunscreen is lightweight, oil-free, and PABA-free. read more

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