Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40

Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
40
SPF icon
SPF
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Review

Results you may expect from using Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.
  • High sun protection for extended outdoor activities and exposure.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (est. ≈54.6%), Beeswax (est. ≈14.8%) and Tocopherol (est. ≈8.1%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Tocopherol (est. ≈8.1%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Sun protection

Badger Sport Mineral Sunscreen Cream - SPF 40 has an SPF of 40 and provides high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities such as spending time at the beach, outdoor sports, or other activities involving prolonged sun exposure. It's important to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
54.6
22.5
14.8
8.1
Est. %
Function:
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Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
77.5
54.6
14.8
8.1
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 77.5 20
10.0
54.6
14.8
8.1
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
54.6
14.8
8.1
All occlusives 77.5 20
10.0
All occlusives
77.5
54.6
14.8
8.1
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
8.1
All antioxidants 8.1 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
8.1
Tocopherol
8.1
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %54.6
Function
Origin
A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %22.5
Function
Origin
A white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.
Beeswax
Est. %14.8
Function
Origin
A waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Tocopherol
Est. %8.1
Function
Origin

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

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