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Badger Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

A vegan and cruelty-free sunscreen that contains spf and vitamin e.

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Overview

What it is

Sunscreen with 7 ingredients that contains SPF and Vitamin E

Cool Features

It is vegan and cruelty-free

Suited For

It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin and scar healing

Free From

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

Fun facts

Badger is from United States. This product is used in 3 routines created by our community.

We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.

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Ingredients List

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Active Ingredients:

Zinc Oxide 18.75%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Inactive Ingredients:

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking

4 / 0 Fragrance Icon

Jasminum Sambac Flower Wax

Emollient

Babassu Acid

Buffering

Sulfated Coconut Oil

Cleansing

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 18.75%
Inactive Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Wax, Babassu Acid, Sulfated Coconut Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

Zinc Oxide

Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

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.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

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.

Note: 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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Jasminum Sambac Flower Wax

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Jasminum Sambac Flower Wax yet.

Babassu Acid

Buffering, Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Babassu Acid yet.

Sulfated Coconut Oil

Cleansing

Sulfated Coconut Oil is a type of sulfate, is an oil, and isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for oily skin, be bad for acne prone skin, and cause irritation.

Laminaria Digitata Extract

Skin Protecting

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.

This ingredient is rich in amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed.

These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.

What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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