Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a broad-spectrum synthetic (or chemical) UV filter, protecting across the whole UVA and UVB wavelength range (280-400 nm).

Others in the class of synthetic filters include butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene and triazine diethyl butamidotriazone.

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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine is a broad-spectrum UV filter, protecting across the whole UVA and UVB wavelength range (280-400nm). It is a chemical filter (as opposed to mineral/physical), which works by absorbing UVB light in the outer layers of the epidermis, then converting it into heat (to neutralise the energy which can lead to cell damage), and scattering it away from the body.

It is very photostable, so does not degrade in the presence of sunlight, unlike some other UV filters on the market. It has also been shown to improve the UV stability of other more sensitive filters, when used in combination.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine

Chemical UV filters (as opposed to mineral or physical UV filters) work by absorbing UVB light in the outer layers of the epidermis, then converting it into heat (to neutralise the energy which can lead to cell damage), and scattering it away from the body. 

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane / Avobenzone is a chemical UVA filter, and currently the only one to be approved globally (due to extremely limiting and lengthy FDA approval process on new sunscreen ingredients). It protects against the entire UVA range, 310-400nm, making it a great ingredient to work in combination with other, more widely available, UVB filters. The problem with this is that is degrades very quickly in the presence of sunlight, which is part of the rationale for being advised to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. 

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane

Octisalate / Octyl Salicylate is a UVB filter, protecting in the wavelength of 290-320nm. It is a chemical filter (as opposed to mineral/physical), which works by absorbing UVB light in the outer layers of the epidermis, then converting it into heat (to neutralise the energy which can lead to cell damage), and scattering it away from the body. 

ethylhexyl salicylate

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a new generation of UVB filter, protecting against the full UVB wavelength spectrum 280-320nm.  It is a chemical filter (as opposed to mineral/physical), which works by absorbing UVB light in the outer layers of the epidermis, then converting it into heat (to neutralise the energy which can lead to cell damage), and scattering it away from the body. It is extremely photostable, so doesn’t degrade on exposure to UV light, as many historical filters do.

ethylhexyl triazone

Tocopherol, aka Vitamin E, is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

tocopherol

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

ULTRA LIGHT SUNSCREEN FLUID: Multi-award winning facial sunscreen with advanced protection in a lightweight, matte finish fluid. Helps visibly reduce the appearance of sun damage and formulated with Cell-Ox Shield® technology: broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with antioxidants.

Facial sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 60 protection
Non whitening, fast absorbing texture
A powerful antioxidant complex to help protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays
Water resistant (80 minutes)

I have chosen this oil-free, non-comedogenic formula as your daily SPF step, to provide broad-spectrum protection against UV damage. Not suitable for aspirin allergy sufferers.

Arginine is an amino acid which occurs naturally within the human body. It is a popular ingredient in skincare for a number of reasons; it offers antioxidant protection, it hydrates the skin by stimulating the body's own production of humectants like urea and it can also repair visible skin damage.

arginine

L-ascorbic acid is Vitamin C in its purest form, and the active form required by the body to result in the many skin skin benefits of Vitamin C. The issue with L-ascorbic acid is in the delivery, as it is very unstable in water, and needs a pH 4 or below for it to penetrate the skin. That being said, when it can be stabilised in a formula and is able to penetrate the skin, it provides the highest potency of any form of Vitamin C currently available.

ascorbic acid

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an unpaired electron), preventing them from causing damage to cells within the body. Vitamin C is also involved in the collagen-production process, so provides anti-wrinkle activity through this mechanism. Lastly, Vitamin C inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin-synthesis, and can therefore visibly reduce areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin.

Ferulic acid is a naturally occurring acid found in plants, such as bran. It’s used in skincare for its antioxidant properties, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they can cause any cellular damage. It has also been shown to stabilise Vitamins C and E when used in combination, resulting in a boost in their efficacy vs being used without the addition of Ferulic acid.

ferulic acid

Titanium dioxide is a naturally-occurring mineral found in abundance on earth. It is used as a UV filter in sun protection products, as it offers broad spectrum protection against both UVB and UVA wavelengths (although marginally less broad vs. zinc oxide)

It is a white powder, and works on the skin by creating a very fine film on the skin, which due to its colour, is able to reflect a broad spectrum of UV light, preventing it from entering the skin to cause any cell damage. It has great skin compatibility so is suitable for sensitive skin types.

titanium dioxide

Mineral UV filters are naturally-occurring mineral powders, used in sun protection products to deflect UV light. They work by forming a very fine layer over the skin, which is white and therefore able to reflect the full spectrum of UV light, to offer broad-spectrum sun protection. There are currently two mineral UV filters on the market: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

triazine diethyl butamidotriazone

Unique oil-free dry touch texture with advanced filters and Bioshield System that provides broad spectrum protection against UVA, UVB, Blue Light (High Energy Visible Light) and IR-A. Enriched with Fernblock® FC for powerful antioxidant activity, and actives which repair sun damage, such as DNA damage and premature skin aging. Enriched with anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and sebum controlling technology, it is recommended for sensitive and acne prone skin. Its oil-free dry touch formulation makes it particularly suitable for normal, combination and oily skin types, reducing shine caused by humid climate.

Paraben and alcohol free.

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Acetyl Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar

arginine hcl

Amino acids are the small building blocks that make up peptides, and proteins. Each amino acid has a unique structure, and as such plays a specific role within the body. There are around 20 different types considered to be most important for human health. In the outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, they are present in the ‘natural moisturising factors’, our skin’s own moisturising mechanism, and they help to support water transport between skin cells to keep our surface smooth and hydrated.

Glycyrrhetinic acid is an active constituent derived from liquorice, used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It works by inhibiting the production of inflammatory substances, such as cortisone, within the body, with some research showing results to be comparable to prescription hydrocortisone cream.

glycyrrhetinic acid

Liquorice is a legume which grows in the Mediterranean, the Middle East & Russia. It contains the active constituent glabridin, which has been shown to prevent and reverse UV-induced skin damage, to provide visible skin-lightening properties to the skin.

Its second active component, Glycyrrhetinic acid is used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It works by inhibiting the production of inflammatory substances, such as cortisone, within the body, with some research showing results to be comparable to prescription hydrocortisone cream.

glycyrrhiza inflata root extract

Octocrylene is a UVB filter, protecting in the wavelength of 290-320nm. It is a chemical filter (as opposed to mineral/physical), which works by absorbing UVB light in the outer layers of the epidermis, then converting it into heat (to neutralise the energy which can lead to cell damage), and scattering it away from the body.

octocrylene

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid (a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body), created to improve the ingredient stability. It works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

sodium hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

titanium dioxide (nano)

Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ is an everyday sunscreen that protects and mattifies sensitive and oily skin.  The Advanced Spectral Technology combines broadband and photostable UVA and UVB filters1 for very high UV protection with Licochalcone A to neutralize free radicals caused by UV and HEVIS light. The sun fluid also includes Glycyrrhetinic Acid which supports skin’s own DNA repair mechanism. Unperfumed − and with an ultra-light, non-greasy texture that does not leave an oily shine − Eucerin Sun Fluid Sensitive Protect SPF 50+ is clinically and dermatologically proven to be very good tolerated by sensitive skin.

A broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential in every skincare routine. These oil-free options will layer over other products perfectly, leaving the skin matte.

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This oil-free formula contains broad-spectrum sun protection, alongside Heliocare's signature FernBlock technology which helps to protect the DNA from damage from UV.

This lightweight sun fluid contains both synthetic and mineral filters, and provides a lightweight protection to the skin. The formula protects against protection against both UVA and UVB rays, as well as high energy visible light.

This fragrance free formula is a great high-protection option for combination and oily skin types. It contains glycyrrhetinic ccid (derived from liquorice) to support the skins renewal process, Licochalcone a to provide antioxidant protection, and micro-powders and l-carnitine to absorb sebum, proven to leave a matte finish for 8 hours.

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