Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 Versus Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30
Updated on August 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide 22.75%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isostearic Acid, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
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 may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideThis ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.
As an emulsifier, it prevents waters and oils from separating. According to a manufacturer this ingredient is fully biodegradable.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis due to its Ricinoleic Acid base. Ricinoleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from castor oil.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 PolyricinoleateIsostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.
Surfactants help decrease the surface tension between two liquids. This property also makes it an effective emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent waters and oils from separating in a product.
Isostearic Acid is created from oleic acid.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Isostearic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Grown Alchemist Natural Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF30 14 ingredients
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Salt & Stone Lightweight Sheer Daily Sunscreen SPF 40 16 ingredients
Gave me severe cystic acne and horrible texture. It left a major white cast on my skin and just did not work with me.
