Waxhead Sun Defense Natural Sunscreen Paste Ingredients Explained

Name: Natural Sunscreen Paste
Brand: Waxhead Sun Defense
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Updated on March 08, 2024 Submitted by KariKenner

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What it is

Sunscreen with 4 ingredients that contains SPF

Cool Features

It is cruelty-free

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne

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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Waxhead Sun Defense is from United States.

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Sunscreen with 4 ingredients that contains SPF

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Ingredients 4

Zinc Oxide Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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Mineral UV Filter • Helps fight Acne • Non-Reef-Safe

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

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Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

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Beeswax Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.

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Zinc Oxide 25%, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Beeswax, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

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Ingredients Explained

This product contains 4 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

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Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.

Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.

Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.

This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Beeswax

Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.

In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.

This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.

Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.

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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing

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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract comes from the vanilla orchid native to central America. It is a skin-soothing ingredient.

This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols that give it antioxidant properties.

This ingredient is not known to sensitize or irritate skin (unlike Vanilla Tahitensis).

Vanilla tahitensis has shown to irritate skin in low amounts!

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Directions

Rub finger in tin to warm sunscreen. Dot, spread and rub on face. Goes on THICKER than common sunscreens. A little goes a long way. See exactly where you’re applying it.