Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base versus SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base .
Last updated on April 30, 2024. Published on May 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base 32 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base 32 ingredients
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SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base 29 ingredients
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base 32 ingredients
Arbutin • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Zinc Oxide • Ethyl Polysilicate • Glycerin • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Polyethylene • Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment • Glycine Soja Extract • Titanium Dioxide • Succinic Anhydride • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters • Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester • Alcohol Denat. • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Glycerin Methyl Ether • Gellan Gum • Tocopherol • Polyacrylic Acid • Peg-6 Methyl Ether • Methyl Hexyl Ether • Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Dimethylhydrogensiloxy Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Zinc Oxide • Cyclopentasiloxane • Butylene Glycol • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Glycerin • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Milk Ferment • Glycine Max Seed Extract • Soy Protein Phthalate • Glycyrrhizic Acid • Pentaerythrityl Tetra C5-9 Acid Esters • Silica • Lecithin • Batyl Alcohol • Vp/Va Copolymer • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Gellan Gum • Stearic Acid • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Acetate • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Ammonium Polyacrylate • Sucrose Polylinoleate • Mica • Aluminum Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Titanium Dioxide • CI 77492
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 3.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 4.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 5.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 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.
Learn more about Zinc OxideSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 6.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 8.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 9.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 5.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 13.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 31.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 17.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 17.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 18.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 19.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 20.
Gellan Gum is a high-molecular weight heteropolysaccharide gum. It is created by the process of pure-culture fermentation with the bacterium Pseudomonas elodea.
Gellan Gum is used to stabilize products. This helps improve the texture, consistency, and shelf life.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 21.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 22.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 23.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideSANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 27.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
SANA Namerakahonpo Medicinal Whitening Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 29.
SANA Nameraka Honpo Skin Care UV Base contains this as ingredient number 30.
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